Medical assistant

want to consider becoming an administrative medical assistant. Administrative medical assistants are trained professionals working in a role that requires them to provide customer service when working with patients, as well as administrative support for medical facility staff. Administrative medical assistants are responsible for managing the front desk operations of a hospital, physician’s office, or other medical facility so that doctors and other medical staff are free to provide the highest…

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…

rotator cuff, and knees that suffice it to say, do not fit together correctly. We, as medical assistants try to prevent this kind of pain for a patient, although we are unable to prevent it for ourselves. I will also share with you the interest, requirements, and the skills that are necessary for this career. Interest Of course, I could list all of the same cliché reasons for wanting to be a medical assistant, but I will try to refrain. I have constantly been considered a “fixer.” When my…

Culture and language can be potential barriers to patient care if the medical assistant cannot communicate effectively. When the medical assistant is faced with a culture or language barrier, the situation should be approached in a calm, respectful, and professional manner. The medical assistant should thoroughly explain what is expected. It may be helpful to slow down communication, break questions up, and rephrase questions more than once, so the patient can understand. Having a sense for each…

Career What does it take to have a career as a Medical Assistant? Many people want a career in the medical field because it can be very rewarding. You can have great benefits and the benefit of helping make others feel better. Staying driven and stay focused will improve your chances of obtaining this. A lot of people want the good things that come with this career but, they are not always willing to put in the work. Becoming a medical assistant requires you to be dedicated, service…

Medical Assistants have essential roles in physician offices, working directly with patients and doctors; they must provide clinical care to patients and fulfill administrative duties in the office. To pursue a career as a Medical Assistant a person will need to be flexible, versatile, responsible, sensible, disciplined, and knowledgeable and show empathy and compassion. Many people choose their career path in the healthcare industry for numerous of reasons whether it be financial stability,…

Bridge to My Medical Career When we were growing up, people would always ask what we wanted to be when we grew up. I remember when I was three, my mom asked me what I wanted to be when I got older, and I told her I wanted to be a pediatrician. As I grew older, I watched my dad and grandfather make a career out of being in the military. I wanted to be just like them so I decided to join. The Navy is not a career I saw myself in, so I decided to get out and pursue a career in the medical field. As…

family was only seven years old and he had more surgeries than years on earth. During his time he had lost his legs and right arm but never his spirit or smile. I had never seen so much strength in a person and the way his mother talked about his medical care and how much it did for them as a family struck me. I realized that I would have never met this boy if he had never received the care he did and he would have never had been so strong without the people who helped him live. That experience…

MY JOURNEY TO BECOMING A MEDICAL ASSISTANT I remember when I first walked through the doors of Sanford Brown College in January of 2011. I was on a journey to do more with myself and my life. I choose Sanford Brown…

The law of medical Assistant is the act of being involved with clients or patients on a one on one bases. The laws are very simple and must be followed not only for the personnel who is working in the office but also the client. Laws are there to prevent any type of negativity to both sides and to protect both sides. Laws give patients the right to be protected with the information given to the office and the office protecting the patient by not giving out information to others without client…