Summary: A Career As A Medical Assistant

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

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.

While writing about oneself might be one of the hardest things for some of us to do, I'm sure that figuring out the personality of the person behind the words might be equally as hard. So I'll try to make this as simple yet as comprehensive as possible. I was born in Austria to Somali parents and grew up in Saudi Arabia, went to med school in Sudan and am finally here to practice medicine in Canada. So as you might see, the common question 'Where are you from?' takes a little longer for me to answer as do other Somali refugees around the world and am glad to finally find a place I can truly call home.

My chosen degree program is Associates of Applied Science in Medical Assisting at Kaplan University. I am currently a online student. I have been doing some research of my program and I have came up with a lot of very interesting facts. First the median salary for a Medical Assistant is $28,860 per year that is about $13.87 a hour, that was in May 2010. There could be opportunities it maybe higher, For example, the experience you may have, or the facility you are working in, and even the level of the education that you have (/www. .bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm).

Becoming a medical assistant is a good choice as a career. This career is continuing to grow a lot. A medical assistant is an enjoyable job, even though it can be difficult at sometimes people still enjoy the job. They mainly stay busy during the day because a lot of patients come in.

The medical field is one of the fastest occupations in the world. Medical Assistants and LPNs have different roles and responsibilities. You will get a better understanding about each occupation position in the medical field. Understand the difference between the two is not as difficult as it seems. The difference between the two is Medical Assistants handles basic clinical tasks. They are responsible for medical records, book-keeping, and answering call. Most Medical Assistants help Doctors examine and treat patients. They are responsible for drawing blood, and giving injections. Medical Assistants work in private offices and have clinical duties according to the state law. Medical Assistant can check temperature, height, and weight. They

Being a Medical Assistant you must be prepared to face the various types of emergencies. Two most common emergencies that a Medical assistant will be facing are seizures and fainting. In appearance it would seem that fainting and seizures are a little similar they both disrupt the normal consciousness.

There are many reasons to become a nationally credentialed medical assistant, some include: When you list your certification on a job application or resume, your chances of being called to interview increase considerably. Since so many applicants compete for jobs, one of the hardest parts of landing a great position is getting that initial call back. Many certified medical assistants enjoy the luxuries that come with a better paying job. In addition to starting out at a higher pay rate, it's also easier to find jobs that offer consistent merit raises and cost of living increases. Medical assistants are needed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

A medical assistant is a professional, multi-skilled person who is dedicated to assisting in all aspects of the medical practice. Medical assistants work directly under the physician’s supervision and responsibility. Medical assistants should consistently work hard, be loyal to their physician, be a dependable source, be courtesy to all patients and co-workers at all times, and be flexible. They must always practice confidentiality and have a positive attitude. A medical assistant can perform many duties, however there are many duties that a medical assistant cannot do as well. If a medical assistant performs out of their scope of duty it can lead up to termination, legal consequences, and even a loss of certification.

Many questions regarding good health, preventive medicine, and the way people practiced precautionary measures to maintain a fit and sustainable life on a daily basis have always crossed my mind since my days in high school. What if people were able to take serious measures to fight the many diseases and illnesses that tend to ravage our communities? What if there was a better way to show and teach people about the importance of practicing preventive medicine? The extent of time I spent doing my undergraduate studies in the biology department often had me think about the preventative methods of diseases and illnesses on a local and global basis, as well as some diseases in particular. My first inclination with biology and why I decided to

On campus I’m associated with the FYRIS program. The top two research-driven courses are the Phylogenetics and taxonomy and supramolecular materials II. My immediate and future career interest is to enroll in a physician assistant school and practice medicine. Working in a hospital or other healthcare settings is something I can wake up and do every single day with a smile on my face. One thing that appeals to me the most about becoming a physician assistant is the endless opportunities. I have the freedom to examine patients, diagnose injuries, and provide treatments under supervision of physicians and surgeons. In Dr. Eli Greenbaum program the research focus of the field of molecular systematics which is very important to my major and career

When a patient is admitted into a hospital, it is vital for him to trust his caretaker and to feel comfortable. The one person that can help the patient in this way is a physician assistant. For a physician assistant to become successful, he or she must display the intellectual qualities of a physician and the nurturing qualities of a nurse. A physician assistant requires a wide skills range, proper education, potential employment options, and the personal qualities to become successful.

In the beginning of my junior year of high school, my english teacher told us to write a topic about our career goal, which I knew what to write. I wrote about becoming a Medical Assistance like my older sister, who was my role model. She have show me what motivation and hard work looks like coming from a person whose was the first generation to come America during the Khmer Rouge. She really work hard throughout her school and finally able to become a Medical Assistance and working at Kaiser Permanente. Therefore, I knew that after high school I would go into the medical field. When I started attending Maric College also known as Kaplan College, which I had taken the Medical Assistance Program for 11 months. On the last month of the program, is when we started to attended to our externship clinic, where I was sended to Gentry Vu, M.D., Inc. of obstetrics and gynecology. When I extern there as a student, I excelled my experience, which lead them to hire me on the spot after I was finishing my extern. I took on the job and worked there until almost four years and five months that I decided to quit due to I needed to care for my dad's health and continue school. I become my dad care provider until this day and love what I'm

My interest in medicine developed after being diagnosed with Malaria few years ago after returning from Africa. My heart was full of panic as I have heard scary stories about malaria symptoms, but the doctors reassured me that I would get better. They tried their best to make sure I survived and recovered fully. The courageous display of the doctors during that period made me fall in love with medicine.

There I was, sitting in yet another doctor’s office. I was feeling insane, hopeless, and I vividly remember thinking ,”There has to be more to medicine”. I grew up as an active child enjoying life, school, and sports to the greatest potential. One day, it all came to a screeching halt when I became ill with extreme pain everywhere and dizziness. I was then unable to do the activities that I enjoyed like going to school and playing sports. I began my journey of seeking answers through the health care community believing that they would definitely be able to help me. However, what I found were no answers, sympathy, or compassion that I had anticipated. After years of this never ending cycle, I finally found a doctor at Children’s Hospital who