Career questions tagged medical-administrative-assistant


When first starting as an entry-level medical administrative assistant, how is the pay? Did you have to pick up another job while trying to progress your career?
I'm currently enrolled in the San Jose JobCorp program and am in a split decision between going the security route or going with medical admin assistant.

what are the steps to becoming a medical assistant and medical admin ?
What are the steps that you took to becoming a medical assistant and medical admin Was it worth the money and your time.

what are the pro's and con's?
what are some pro's and con's of becoming a medical assistant is it worth the pay. What are some pro's and con's on becoming a Medical administrative assistant.

How can I get into being a medical admin?
How can i become a medical admin in less than a year.

what is the best job for medical administration?
I am studying medical administration and want to work in a nursing home but I want to know all my options before I pick permanently. can anyone tell me if there is a better job in medical administration? or should I stick with going to work in a nursing home?

how much do medical assistants make in a year?
I love welding but I would also like to help people with their needs, So if I could I would do welding as a side job and Medical assistant as my main job. I like helping people but I feel like the big doctor things aren't my thing so an assistant would fit better for me

how do I get financial aid from a college/university for an associate's degree?
currently, I am studying medical administration at a Job Corps trade school and after I graduate I want to advance higher to college/university to get my associate's degree, but unfortunately, I do not have the funds myself to do that nor was I taught how to necessarily apply or ask for financial aid, so can anyone please give me some tip's or advice on how I can at least start the application process for financial aid for a degree?

what specific degrees could help me advance in the medical administration career?
other than an associate's degree, what is the best type of degree for medical administration that I can get that would help me advance in that career? this is a career that I am interested in and I plan on advancing in it as much as I can.

how long did it take you to get to where you are now as a medical administrative assistant?
I'm a student at job corps.

how do I keep up with my hobbies while having a part-time job and going to school?
Im studying to become a medical admin and have a part time job.

What is your favorite benefit your career offers?
im interested in medical admin and want to know more about the benefits it provides.

What are some of the difficult situations I'll have to face if I were to be a medical administrative assistant?
I wanted to know what are the negatives of being a medical administrative assistant.

What are the most important skills I would need if I want to be a medical administrative assistant?
I know a few skills already but I wanted to know what are the top skills that I would need to excel in the career.

Am I able to get a medical career with an associates degree?
I know that the majority of people who work in the medical field have their bachelors but I wanted to know if it's possible if someone can just do fine with an associate degree.

How should I try to get a job as being medical assistant or admin after I complete trade school?
San Jose, CA

what are some tips that you would recommend ?
what tips would you give me for just starting medical admin?

where would you recommend for a first job ?
Would you recommend a hospital or a clinic for a first job after you get your trade certifications

In Medical Administration, what platforms/software do I use?
I want to know more about what platforms I use on the computer.

What style should I take notes for medical admin?
Do I have to get used to writing in a certain style or be made to take notes in a certain way?

What does a typical day as a Medical Administrator look like?
I want to go into the Medical Administration field after finishing my job training program, and I'm curious about what a regular day on the job is like.

Are there any related careers that you think I should consider looking into in the medical administration field?
I've heard that there are many options open like working in OBGYN or Pediatrics or even in Dentistry and Aesthetics.

How difficult is it for recent graduates of a job training program to get hired as a medical administrator in Santa Clara County?
I am graduating from my program soon and I am hoping to get a job near the area.

Is being a Medical Administrative Assistant stressful and why?
I haven't learned much about being a medical admin yet so I can't really tell if it would be as stressful as being an assistant would be.

What would a typical day look like for a medical administrative assistant?
What days and hours would I be working to start off with being a medical admin?

are there any medical assistants willing to do informational interviews??
i am a student at job corps and i start taking my medical trade next week.

What does a typical day look like working in Medical Administration?
What are some daily steps and procedures you go through while working in Medical Administration?

What does a Medical Record's Specialist do on a day-to-day basis?
I am a 24-year-old student of Montgomery Job Corps Center in Alabama, looking into becoming a Medical Records Specialist. #healthcare #medical-administrative-assistant #medical-records #administration #medical