A Career As A Medical Office Assistant

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I’ve had a hard time deciding which career in the medical field I wanted to pursue. I choose the path of becoming a Medical Office Assistant. I’ve always dreamed of working in a doctor office or hospital. I want to enter this field because it’s a great profession which has quick training, employment opportunities, and nice salary. The intentions I have when I become a Medical Office Assistant is helping and caring for patients. To see a person, smile and know that I contributed to it makes my day. I think I’ll become a great Medical Office Assistant because I have great communication skills, fast learning skills, and assistance skills. Researching a Medical Office Assistant nature of the job, education skills, career outlook, promotion opportunities,

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