Medical Assistant Position

Because field experience in research is such a crucial and valuable learning tool, I took a job as a research assistant with Radiant Research, Inc. My current job involves performing basic screening of patients for study enrollment, patient follow-up visits, documenting study procedures in clinic charts, updating and maintaining logs and charts and adhering to GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA regulations and SOPs. I also have to complete report forms ensuring accuracy of data and reporting of adverse events to sponsor. My other duties include drawing blood, taking vital signs and accurately completing EKG tests. Research provides important information about disease trends, risk factors and outcomes of treatment, pattern of care and healthcare costs that can greatly influence public health interventions.

The medical assistant should explain to the patient about the procedure what she/he going to do. As a medical assistant it important to let the patient know before performing the procedure. For example, let them know that they going to take their blood pressure, vital sign, weight, and height. A nervous patient will want to know that if its going to hurt or it going to take long. When dialing with a nervous patient or patient the medical assistant need to calm and professional.

I am pursuing a Medical Assistant Associate in Applied Science degree. I choose this major because the field of work I want to be in is more hands on. I want to be in the action, where I can be doing multiple things and always be on the move. My career goals are to graduate from Berkeley College, move on to my internship, then choose a facility to work at. As I am working as a medical assistant (MA), I would like to continue my career and go back to school, and become a registered nurse (RN). I want to learn and experience different situations to gain more knowledge. Once I become a RN, I would like to continue my education and go back to school for Advance Practice Nursing. My personal goal is to develop great communication skills. I want

MAs acquire the skills necessary to do their job properly, professional, and with great dexterity. They realize that to become an expert at what they do, they must matter all aspects of their craft. To do this they must obtain training, education, and experience. Because most employers prefer graduates who graduated from an accredited Medical Assisting program.

My goals are to get certified as Certified Nursing Assistant, then get certified as a Medical Assistant while I pursue my Bachelor’s degree in Biology. Afterwards, I will enter graduate school to specialize in cardiology and become a cardiac physician. I figured becoming a certified nursing assistant then a medical assistant will give me a closer feel to doing what I love besides shadowing doctors and nurses as I already do.

Choosing a career path starts in high school. The choices you make, the classes you take, and the activities you're involved in all matter in the path that you're pursuing. The competitiveness of your career path will vary, the more competitive the career path is the more that you need to offer to the colleges you apply to. My research consisted of finding the facts about the work involved, the lifestyle, and the pay of a general physician and a physician assistant. I have concluded from my research that I want to pursue a career as a physician's assistant.

After having a horrific knee injury, I became interested in Orthopedics. My whole life I have been interested in achieving a job in the medical field. Going to a hospital for any reason, always was the fascination of my day. I never thought of becoming a physician assistant until I sat down with my mom one night to help me decide my future. My dream job would be to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant and specialize in Orthopedics. A physician assistant, known as a PA, is someone who practices medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They also examine, diagnose, and treat patients. The role of a physician assistant is basically just like the physician. They do the same task an attending does, except perform

Even though the medical profession seems to be swamped with choices, you will find it difficult to select one good option for your needs when you actually need to choose one. It means that you need to pre-plan and take appropriate action accordingly that will help you in becoming a successful medical professional.

Monitoring patients and my performance in front of the patient. They have to be aware of their surroundings and keep calm. Speaking clearly to the patient and anyone they are talking to.

The role of a physician assistant was created specifically to help adjust for the shortages of physicians. Unfortunately, these shortages are occurring in underserved communities that need readily available healthcare facilities and employees. Physician assistants, are trained to be able to handle a wide variety of health disease, and with a background in public health physician assistants are able to extend the “one provider, one patient” mentality and focus on the community as a whole. PAs not only treat disease, but they also promote health, decreasing healthcare demand through preventive care. For example, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has four foundational health principles that align with the type of care that PAs

Currently, I am working as a medical assistant for Dr. Richard Bell at Associates in Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, a private practice of four physicians located on the campus of St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. I currently work forty hours per week and plan on keeping this position until next summer. I work alongside Dr. Bell to perform both clinical and administrative duties. As integral part of the practice, my clinical duties include: taking medical histories, explaining treatment procedures to patients, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, instructing patients about medication and wound care, preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician, authorizing prescription refills as directed, and removing sutures and changing dressings. I also serve as a scribe for Dr. Bell by converting his handwritten patient visit notes to an electronic record.

There have been several goals that I have alsways wanted to pursue in life. Some of these goals I have already achieved; for example, such as the medical field, I have established my certifications in Medical Assistants and Nursing Assistants. I've redirected my career in the Industrial Industry, by doing this I have accomplished in being a Certified Welder and Torch Burner, with my previous education and experience this has allowed me to start a foundation for my family. I bought a car and even purchased a home, while taking care of my financial needs.

I am eager to become a part of St. Luke’s nursing staff as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). I am confident that my Idaho State CNA certification and my 32 hours of internship makes me the perfect contender for this position.

This last job is good for me because I would be able to get this job with my bachelor’s degree pending a Medical Assistant certification. This add is not detailed but

New skills I would like to learn are public speaking, professional swimmer, learn different languages like spanish, arabic, italian, and other languages. Be better at math because I’m miserable at it. How to play music instruments I've always been fascinated by drums and piano. I would like to learn for my career as a nurse or as a medical assistant are the ability to make your patients feel better or an effective communicator and giving more positive to other people. I want to learn the medical terminology, I am fascinated about it and I want to learn the dosage calculations. I want to learn many things about in medical field. To develop this new skills, first of all I need to focus on what want to pursue in life especially in my career. Practice