Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Nelly Serbellon
HS100, Section # -10
Unit #4 Assignment
Kaplan University
February 5, 2013
I have always known I wanted to be in the medical field I just did not know where to start. Deciding to be a medical assistant was and easy choice; it is hands on but not so much that I would be stressed out, I can work in any office like a pediatrics or in an OBGYN. Being a medical assistant has many opportunities for one to grow and advance in the medical field. In many states one does not need education to become a medical assistant; they can have a high school diploma and learn on the job but many offices prefer that one has a degree.
A Medical Assistant “Whether it's in the front of the office or behind the scenes, a routine visit to the doctor is really a visit with an entire team—including a growing number of medical assistants. Medical assistants are likely the first and last faces you see during any medical appointment, either in your doctors' offices or at a larger medical organization. The job is a mix of traditional office work—like manning the front desk, answering phones, and filing insurance forms—as well as hands-on tasks including checking vital signs, drawing blood, sterilizing surgical equipment, and making sure medical histories are accurately recorded” (Medical assistant salary, 2012). There is a lot that Medical Assistant’s do in their field of work.
Not many doctor offices do not require certification to apply as a medical assistant, “Medical assistants typically have a high school diploma or equivalent. There are no formal educational requirements for becoming a medical assistant in most states. However, some medical assistants graduate from formal education programs, and employers may prefer such training.” (United States Department of Labor, 2012) Official training is not essential but highly recommended. Many high schools offer course that cover those needed to provide enough education to begin a career in Medical
Nelly Serbellon
HS100, Section # -10
Unit #4 Assignment
Kaplan University
February 5, 2013
I have always known I wanted to be in the medical field I just did not know where to start. Deciding to be a medical assistant was and easy choice; it is hands on but not so much that I would be stressed out, I can work in any office like a pediatrics or in an OBGYN. Being a medical assistant has many opportunities for one to grow and advance in the medical field. In many states one does not need education to become a medical assistant; they can have a high school diploma and learn on the job but many offices prefer that one has a degree.
A Medical Assistant “Whether it's in the front of the office or behind the scenes, a routine visit to the doctor is really a visit with an entire team—including a growing number of medical assistants. Medical assistants are likely the first and last faces you see during any medical appointment, either in your doctors' offices or at a larger medical organization. The job is a mix of traditional office work—like manning the front desk, answering phones, and filing insurance forms—as well as hands-on tasks including checking vital signs, drawing blood, sterilizing surgical equipment, and making sure medical histories are accurately recorded” (Medical assistant salary, 2012). There is a lot that Medical Assistant’s do in their field of work.
Not many doctor offices do not require certification to apply as a medical assistant, “Medical assistants typically have a high school diploma or equivalent. There are no formal educational requirements for becoming a medical assistant in most states. However, some medical assistants graduate from formal education programs, and employers may prefer such training.” (United States Department of Labor, 2012) Official training is not essential but highly recommended. Many high schools offer course that cover those needed to provide enough education to begin a career in Medical