I want to be a Certified Medical Assistant because I love the gratification of being able to provide exceptional healthcare to my residents and patients. I achieved academic success graduating from high school with a little more than two years of healthcare experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant building friendships and lasting bonds. My personal work experience throughout school helped guide me to furthering my education for a healthcare career. Personal health struggles have struck my interest to learn all that I can about different healthcare fields to gain knowledge for myself and to be able help other individuals like those who have helped me. My conscious decision to become a Medical Assistant and healthcare professional has never
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(finddreamjobs, n.d.) He or she may successfully complete an associate Medical Assistant degree program in approximately 18 to 24 months while the certificate program mandates half that time frame from a variety of schools or training facilities designated by the state. Generally Medical Assistant Programs require the individual to complete all medical prerequisites, approximately ninety-six credit hours for Harrison College, a practicum for hands on training with patients and other staff and pass a state bored exams before employers will hire them as an employee for any healthcare team. It is however not possible or relevant to begin a career as a Medical Assistant as an entry level employee without any prior skills or training. Statistics annualized from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, show an educational background provides specific individuals with a greater prospect for gainful …show more content…
Starting with an exceptional understanding of the healthcare field, medical terminology, medical charts and diagnoses, all Medical Assistants are responsible for protecting confidential information and complying with HIPPA regulations to protect all patient information along with his or her privacy. They are responsible for performing administrative and clinical tasks for physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners to keep the offices and health practices running smoothly. The Medical Assistants are usually the patient’s initial point of contact and the final contact during a clinical visit. He or she should always be well mannered, pleasant, and welcoming with the patients. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. (Statistics, 2015) Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes to avoid medical fraud. (Statistics, 2015) Most Medical Assistants specialize in specific skills according to the type of medical office where they are
(finddreamjobs, n.d.) He or she may successfully complete an associate Medical Assistant degree program in approximately 18 to 24 months while the certificate program mandates half that time frame from a variety of schools or training facilities designated by the state. Generally Medical Assistant Programs require the individual to complete all medical prerequisites, approximately ninety-six credit hours for Harrison College, a practicum for hands on training with patients and other staff and pass a state bored exams before employers will hire them as an employee for any healthcare team. It is however not possible or relevant to begin a career as a Medical Assistant as an entry level employee without any prior skills or training. Statistics annualized from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, show an educational background provides specific individuals with a greater prospect for gainful …show more content…
Starting with an exceptional understanding of the healthcare field, medical terminology, medical charts and diagnoses, all Medical Assistants are responsible for protecting confidential information and complying with HIPPA regulations to protect all patient information along with his or her privacy. They are responsible for performing administrative and clinical tasks for physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners to keep the offices and health practices running smoothly. The Medical Assistants are usually the patient’s initial point of contact and the final contact during a clinical visit. He or she should always be well mannered, pleasant, and welcoming with the patients. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. (Statistics, 2015) Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes to avoid medical fraud. (Statistics, 2015) Most Medical Assistants specialize in specific skills according to the type of medical office where they are