Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
ECPI University
Rachana Chea
Abstract
Medical Assistant industry is will be growing 31% through 2020. The Medical Assistants are important because they assist the physicians in either clinical or administrative tasks. Most Medical Assistants can be found in the hospital or clinic. Medical Assistant usually has advanced training, although it is not required for entry level positions. This certification or advanced training includes Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Registered Medical Assistants (RMA), Certified Phlebotomy Technicians, and EKG Technicians.
My major that I have chosen at ECPI University is Medical Assistant. Growing up in a family full of medical majors is very hectic because everyone is trying to top each other. I have chosen the Medical Assistant field because I have always wanted to do something in the medical industry since I was 8 years old. Plus, majoring in Medical Assistant field is a head start in my future medical career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Assistant jobs are expected to grow 31% much faster than average through the year 2020 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012).There is always a need of medical workers no matter where you are in the United. Most medical assistants usually work in the hospital, clinics or physician office. In 2010, more than half of all medical assistants worked in physicians’ offices (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012). Medical assistant workers usually work about 40 hours a week and some weekends. All medical assistant workers usually work in a clean, neat, and ventilated office; which makes it a more comfortable working environment. The medical assistant employees basically have no free time. They are always on the go. They are either interacting with patients or they may even handle a lot responsibilities at once.
Jobs that relate to medical assistant include EKG technicians, clinical and administrative. EKG technicians are most likely to specialize in
ECPI University
Rachana Chea
Abstract
Medical Assistant industry is will be growing 31% through 2020. The Medical Assistants are important because they assist the physicians in either clinical or administrative tasks. Most Medical Assistants can be found in the hospital or clinic. Medical Assistant usually has advanced training, although it is not required for entry level positions. This certification or advanced training includes Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Registered Medical Assistants (RMA), Certified Phlebotomy Technicians, and EKG Technicians.
My major that I have chosen at ECPI University is Medical Assistant. Growing up in a family full of medical majors is very hectic because everyone is trying to top each other. I have chosen the Medical Assistant field because I have always wanted to do something in the medical industry since I was 8 years old. Plus, majoring in Medical Assistant field is a head start in my future medical career. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Medical Assistant jobs are expected to grow 31% much faster than average through the year 2020 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012).There is always a need of medical workers no matter where you are in the United. Most medical assistants usually work in the hospital, clinics or physician office. In 2010, more than half of all medical assistants worked in physicians’ offices (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2012). Medical assistant workers usually work about 40 hours a week and some weekends. All medical assistant workers usually work in a clean, neat, and ventilated office; which makes it a more comfortable working environment. The medical assistant employees basically have no free time. They are always on the go. They are either interacting with patients or they may even handle a lot responsibilities at once.
Jobs that relate to medical assistant include EKG technicians, clinical and administrative. EKG technicians are most likely to specialize in