Desert Medical Careers works closely with Arizona Physician Assistants to help them find the best jobs possible. Because we work so closely with Physician Assistants and facilities that hire them, we are aware of many details about this lucrative … [Read more...] about What Does a Physician Assistant Do?
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Pros and Cons of PRN Nursing Positions
PRN (or temporary) nursing positions are common in many healthcare settings. In addition to PRN, they are often referred to as per diem, or “nursing pool” positions. These positions exist in order to keep health care facilities such as doctors’ … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of PRN Nursing Positions
Five Ways to Celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week
The third full week of October is Medical Assistants Recognition Week throughout the nation, and in honor of this tradition we thought we’d share five ways to celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARweek) with your medical assistants for … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Celebrate Medical Assistants Recognition Week
ICD-10 – Are You Ready?
ICD-10 goes into effect for all HIPPA-covered entities as of October 1, 2015. The ICD-10 system replaces the ICD-9 code set which was developed in the 1970s. The ICD-9 system is being replaced because: ICD-9 has become outdated and not as robust … [Read more...] about ICD-10 – Are You Ready?
How to Dress for a Nursing Interview
Once you secure an interview for a nursing job, you need to be sure that you give the right impression upon first glance when arriving at the interview. Everyone, including those at the front desk, will be drawing opinions about you based on the … [Read more...] about How to Dress for a Nursing Interview
5 Tips to Get Your Nursing Resume Read by an Applicant Tracking System
Earlier this year, we shared tips on what should go into a successful nursing resume and in that article we mentioned that you are writing your nursing resume for applicant tracking systems as much as you are writing for humans. This article focuses … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Get Your Nursing Resume Read by an Applicant Tracking System