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Advice: Job: Medical Assistantmedical field constantly changing I consider myself a professional and have over 20 yrs of experience.I have experienced alot of things during this time both good and bad patient care by professionals with degrees(PA's,RN's,MD's,NP's,exc) I have been fortunate to have had tons of experience that most people in my field would die for. Yet in this field as you grow older(and wiser)you are looked down on by your piers if you don't have that "degree".Being 50 yrs old with no degree hurts you more than helps.Although I probably do ma...
It's never too late for a positive career change Five years ago I was a Machine Operator in a factory. Today I am a Registered Medical Assistant, Basic X ray Operator and a Certified Phlebotomist with an Associates of Science Degree. It all happened because I not afraid to make a positive change in my life.
To those of you looking to make a positive career change. My is advice is to go for it. Do not be deterred by those " good advice givers that you will come across" The ones that produce all the negative aspects of a change. Remember, it i...
WHAT---I'M FIRED??? I was devastated! I found my dream job before 5 months before I graduated with my degree. I was so excited. I am a very motivated and positive person. Also a very hard worker and love to learn! I dedicated myself to this job. After 8 months, I was leaving for the day and they laid it on me-the office manager and the medical biller. I was in shock. I had no idea that this was coming. It was very unfair! Later I found out they fired me 1 day before they would have to pay me unemployment b...
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 4 Feb 2010 | Individuals Reporting: 12,065
Job Description
People with the job title Medical Assistant typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. 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.
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