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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

How to Become a Medical Assistant

By : Val Mcqueen

Have you heard of the job of medical-assistant? A medical-assistant is a skilled health professional. Generally they work in medical offices or clinics, and have a variety of tasks depending on their workplace. Some also work in hospitals, or even small private offices.

They will work under the direction of a physician or physicians at their workplace. Mostly they do administrative and clinical tasks, and contribute to the efficient running of the office.

Some of the tasks that a typical medical-assistant will perform include receiving and greeting patients, filling out paperwork, scheduling appointments, and answering phones. They may even help in preparing and maintaining medical records.

Other duties are clinical. These will include preparing patients for their checkup, collecting specimens, preparing and giving medicines under a physician's direction, and documenting patient histories. Generally, a medical assistant will be working in a regional health corporation, community-based health care program or private physician's office.

How do you become a medical assistant? These professionals complete programs in technical high schools or post-secondary vocational schools or junior colleges. The programs are generally one to two years. Some receive on the job training.

Medical assistants who have training and experience have the best employment prospects. Job chances are even better if they have certification.

These professionals generally work in clean surroundings. They work with an office of other people, not alone, and must be able to multitask. A typical work week is 40 hours. There are also part time positions out there, for medical assistants who want to work evenings or weekends.

Medical assistants are increasingly recognized as the important health care professionals that they are. Many employers now recognize the skills and benefits that medical assistants provide to an office. We have an aging population in this country, and there will only be increasing need for professionals who work in the medical field.

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