Sunday October 18, 2009
The week of October 19 through October 25 is Medical Assistants' recognition week. Therefore, it's a great time to explore a career as a medical assistant, and learn more about what they do, and how to become a medical assistant.
Working as a medical assistant is a very versatile career, allowing you to work in a variety of settings and medical specialties. The barrier for entry is relatively low as compared to many other medical jobs. Most medical assisting jobs require only a high school diploma, and some require a certification that may be achieved with a few months of school. Therefore, in addition to being a great career in and of itself, medical assisting is also an excellent stepping stone to a more advanced career in nursing or other role that requires a higher level of education. Medical assisting allows you to "try on" a healthcare career and see if it fits you, before you invest additional time and money in nursing school or physician assistant school.
Medical assistants perform a variety of tasks including administrative duties and some very light clinical work. Depending on the needs of the employer, medical assistants may be trained to give injections, draw blood, and assist in basic surgical procedures. They can assist with patient documentation, check-in and check-out of patients, preparing exam rooms, directing patient flow, and obtaining vital signs.
To learn more about how to become a medical assistant, check out the medical assistant career overview which also includes salary information, required skills, certification, and job responsibilities.Medical Assistants' Week: October 19-25 2009Source: www.about.com
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