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What are some important roles as a Medical Assistant, and what kind of jobs are there?

After taking a break from community college, I decided to go to a technical college so I could enter the workforce as soon as possible. I am going into the Medical Assisting program. I have done some research, but I seek advice from someone who has been in the field. I wanted to get my foot in the door in the medical field, so maybe I can attend college again afterwards.

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Godfrey’s Answer

Medical assistant (MA) play a key role within the health sector and they have great roles within include collecting blood samples from patients,they assist Nurses and at times physicians within the clinical set up with non clinical interventions.taking vital signs,taking blood samples via phlebotomy technique among other duties.
There are great opportunities for MA in all states again it prepares one for future career advancement to either Nursing career among other careers in the medical field
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Fernanda’s Answer

I went to a community college to get my medical assisting certificate which included an externship. The externship was at an urgent care and gave me the first experience so I was able to add that to my resume and get a job in the bay area. I worked at a dermatology practice so roles included scribing (chart notes), sending out prescriptions, completing prior authorizations, and assisting the provider with anything I could during the visit. So I would also set up for procedures such as biopsies, botox, excisions, and prep the patient before the provider comes in.

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I would suggest trying to see if your medical assisting program offers an externship because it really helps add to your resume.
Sometimes you can complete a medical terminology course online and get a certificate to boost your job hunting once your done.
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