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Allergist

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Diagnoses and treats allergic conditions

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Cardiologist

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Diagnoses and treats heart and cardiovascular system conditions.

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Family Practitioner

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Acts as a primary care physician for patients of all ages, treating varied illnesses and performing routine screenings.

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Gynecologist

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Diagnoses and treats conditions related to the female reproductive system.

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Hospitalist

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Specializes in care for patients in the hospital.

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Nephrologist

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Diagnoses and treats conditions associated with the kidneys.

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Obstetrician

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Treats pregnant woman through postpartum period

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Oncologist

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Diagnosis and treats patients with cancerous conditions

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Ophthalmologist

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Diagnosis and treats conditions of the eye

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Pediatrician

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Diagnosis and treats children

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Psychiatrist

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Diagnosis and treats mental disorder

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Radiologist

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Interprets radiographs [x rays] and other imaging studies [ultrasounds, mammograms, etc]

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Rheumatologist

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Diagnosis and treats conditions associated with arthritis or other joint disorders

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Urologist

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Diagnosis and treats conditions associated with urinary systems

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Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Treats chest diseases and heart/lung conditions

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Cosmetic Surgeon

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Repairs or reconstructs body parts, either due to accidents, disease, or elective surgery

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Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Treats mouth and face disorders

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Neurological Surgeon

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Repairs disorders of the neurological system

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Orthopedic Surgeon

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Repairs conditions of the musculoskeletal system

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Vascular Surgeon

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Repairs conditions of the blood vessels

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Alt: Acupressure

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Uses hand pressure on various body areas to restore balance

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Alt: Acupuncture

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Inserts needles into various body areas to restore balance

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Alt: Chiropractic

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Manipulates the spine and extremities to rectify misalignments, relieve pain, treat disease

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Alt: Massage

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Uses touch to relieve pain and encourage muscle relaxation

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Alt: Naturopathy

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Uses nutrition and exercise to promote healing and well-being

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Alt: Yoga

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Uses breathing exercises and poses to encourage relaxation and flexibility

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Medical Assistant

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Assists Dr: taking vitals, give injections, take blood. First person px sees in exam room. Get chief medical complaint for Dr.

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Medical Biller

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Ensures all insurance claims are finalized before sending to 3rd party payer. Tracks claim status after sending.

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Medical Coder

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Codes all claims based on info provided by Dr about office visit. Code diagnosis and procedure.

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Dental Assistant

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Assists Dentist providing efficient dental treatment by prep px for treatment, sterilizing instruments, pass instruments during procedure

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Health Information Technologist

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Works with clinical, epidemiological, demographic, financial, reference, coded healthcare data. Plan info systems, develop health policy, ID current and future info needs

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Histology Technician

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Performs the prep of histological slide sections for a pathologist to either ID or dismiss disease.

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Infection Control Officer

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Maintains relationships with health and safety officers, infection control reps at healthcare facilities, other healthcare regulatory agencies

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Laboratory Technician

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Performs tests used to detect, diagnose, treat disease. May also prepare specimens, or perform manual tests under instructions from lab technologists

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Medical Transcriptionist

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Types, formats, corrects medical reports that are dictated by healthcare practitioner. Also verifies info and transfers final doc to its proper destination

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Medical Transcription Editor

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Formats and corrects medical reports from speech recognition systems. Also verifies info and transfers final doc to its proper destination

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Occupational Therapist

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Works with a client to help them achieve a satisfied state through the use of purposeful activity designed to achieve functional outcomes which promote health, prevent injury or disability, and improve, sustain, or restore the highest possible level of independence.

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Pharmacy Technician

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Works in retail pharmacies, hospitals, long-term care facilities, home healthcare organizations, or mail order fulfillment centers.

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Phlebotomist

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Collects blood primarily by performing venipuncture and, for collection of minute quantities of blood, fingersticks. Helps reduce the workload of doctors and nurses by focusing exclusively on blood collection

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Respiratory Therapist

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Specializes in delivering oxygen via all types of delivery devices, administering aerosolized drugs, managing life support, and weaning off ventilation or life support

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