Demands at work can have a profound effect on a person while they are working. As a medical assistant we perform a variety of duties, from scheduling patients to assisting with minor surgery. Working as a medical assistant can be rewarding and satisfying. However, taking care of ill and injured patients and the multiple responsibilities of the…
It’s amazing how much I’ve learned in the past eight months at Fortis Institute. It’s just so hard to believe that less than two weeks we will be done with my education. I must admit I will miss spending my time here. But most of all I will never forget the experience I received as an Intern Medical Assistant working with Patients. Making a difference in someone’s life just fascinates me, knowing that I have the power to help someone. Working at North Belt Medical Clinic as a Medical Assistant intern is one of the greatest life experience. I will not trade it in for any other work field. Becoming an assistant also supplies knowledge of the most intimate interactions of the natural processes, giving a glimpse of processes that are not easy to understand. At this Center the patients are Diabetes related. As I spend more time as an intern at this Clinic I was inspired by Dr. Willie Harrison who helped and gave hope to many of these people, had myself raise some questions on the concepts and wonder what it would be like to be a part of the North Belt Medical team or somewhat relate to this field. I believe that Medical Assistant program classes at Fortis Institute help gave me an opportunity to pursue my passion for helping those with medical problems and let me feel at ease on the first hand training at the North Belt Medical Clinic. At the North Belt Medical Clinic I learn to Answering phones and making appointments ordering supplies, greeting patients, pulling and filing patient charts, calling in or faxing prescriptions, converting charts to electronic charting. Hopefully I can take these skills I learn and better myself in life.…
While the physician assistant profession as a whole is a fairly new concept in the United States, its expansion and growth in today’s healthcare system is continuing to progress rapidly. The key component in ensuring the successful progression of such a profession is maintaining and producing programs which uphold the highest possible standards for educating future physician assistants. Several criteria must be considered when choosing a suitable physician assistant program. Some of these principles include accreditation, adequate didactic and clinical periods resulting in procurement of a master’s degree, outstanding program mission and goals, pass rates on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), as well as other features unique to individual programs. The criteria will be discussed further in the following report as well as a list of the top ten recommendations for…
There are many organizations that physician assistants can join to connect with other physician assistants and keep up with current issues taking place in the profession. The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) is a national professional organization for physician assistants that practice in the United States.1 The AAPA represents 108,500 certified physician assistants throughout the country.2 For members, tools and resources are provided to further improve the quality and accessibility of health care. This organization holds annual conferences across the country for physician assistants (this year the annual conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada).3 I believe it would be beneficial for me to join this organization when I am practicing as a physician assistant because I will be able to connect with many physician assistants from across the country as well as learn about issues in my field and how to improve the quality of care given. AAPA uses email to convey information on…
Doctoring is the only profession where one’s career is devoted to another’s well being, and it is the only profession in which I can find academic challenge, honor, and moral fulfillment I seek.…
Over the last two years, I have assisted elders with countless baths and ambulation programs. While these skills are critical for being a CNA, I have been acquiring other necessary skills that will enable me to become the best physician assistant that I can be. Namely, I have learned the importance of bedside manners, how to get to know each individual’s personality, and determine how I can help to make them feel special. I have mastered the art of patience while redirecting elders with dementia back to the present day. Every day, I work with other caregivers as a team to deliver the best personal care possible.…
Medical assistants (MAs) play a valuable role in the day-to-day operations of hospitals, and healthcare facilities. Medical assistants possess a diverse set of specialized skills, allowing them to treat patients with various ailments, injuries, and chronic conditions. Medical assistants are not qualified to perform the same procedures as primary physicians, surgeons, RNs, or other higher-level healthcare providers. However, medical assistant training prepares these individuals to perform non-invasive exams on patients and to perform certain tasks under physician direction and supervision. Important clinical skills for medical assistants to know. Recording a patient's medical history: Before the lead doctor or nurse arrives, medical assistants must document the patient's current symptoms, medical history, risk factors, and other relevant concerns that will help the primary physician deliver an accurate diagnosis.…
I’m doing this title experiment on a daily basis they will come to realize that we all are humans and need to be treated equally, no matter what the situation may be. The general skills of a medical assistant consist on basic customer service; they must be able to communicate between the doctors and the patients. They need to do this within the legal and ethical boundaries. Document every conversation because if it’s not documented the conversation never happened. Educate the patient within the scope of practice; let the patient know of community resources for future reference of patient needs. Operational functions are also a part of the daily duties of a medical assistant, performing inventory of supplies and equipment so items can be replenished. During these functions will always help maintaining the highest quality of care of the facility. I think…
As it continues to grow in size and importance within the healthcare landscape, the medical assisting field faces a number of challenges. (Taché & Chapman, 2004, 2006). These challenges will turn into issues that we will be facing as we progress on becoming a successful Medical Assistant. Some of the issues are:…
As Maya Angelou once said, “They may forget your name, but they’ll never forget the way you made them feel,” medical assistants do not get a lot of credit, but they do work very hard and make a lasting impression on their patients. In fact, I would say that besides making an impression on the patient medical assistants do a lot of the charting and taking vitals. A medical assistant wears many hats and is educated on many different things, which makes the setting the work in after their training determine what tasks they may do on a daily basis. Medical assistants can do many different types of writing throughout the day depending on the position they choose to take or the office they chose to work in. The biggest portion of a medical assistant’s job is to assist the physician and make the patients feel comfortable; whether it be by preforming administrative tasks…
My life has granted me fantastic opportunities to mature as a Christian woman, a researcher, and as an aspiring physician assistant applicant. My first exposure to PAs occurred while I was volunteering at the hospital. My science and counseling background drew me to the flexibility in medical fields, the trust placed in PAs, and the complexity in diagnosing illnesses in the PA practice. I oftentimes saw PAs working alongside doctors, nurses, and residents in improving quality health care. I find Seton Hall’s physician assistant program, the most feasible to develop scientifically, clinically, and ethically.…
I have Interview 3 separate individuals representing three generations my parents, my mother in-law, and my husband.…
My job as an office assistant at the Assessment Language Center consisted of interviews students about their English language ability in term of speaking, listening, writing, and also to see if they speak any second languages at home. I also prepared and organized all the testing materials to make sure students have all the testing materials ready when they come in to take a test. When parents have questions about the test and the nature of the test, I will promptly explain why the test is needed and assured them that the English test will not put their child in disadvantage classes or classified them as an English learner. My job duties also required that I communicated with other teachers, school counselors effectively on a daily basis, and…
Sitting on top of our 10-passenger van, I could see the entire dirt pitch with dusty chalk lines surrounded by hundreds of cheering fans. Two local Haitian teams battled it out on the soccer field that night as I sat and soaked it all in. I was in Gonaives, Haiti volunteering as a sports leader for a summer program through Zion’s Children of Haiti - a charity aimed at improving educational opportunities for children in need. Watching the game play out in front of me, I realized even though my Haitian Creole language skills were lacking, there was a language we had in common: “foutbòl”.…
“Adelante, senora” I called out to the short and slender women who stood next to the clinic entrance. Clad in a bright, multi-colored, traditional Mayan dress she entered the free, one-day only VIDA clinic hoping to receive medical attention for a headache in a rural part of Guatemala where medical care was more of a luxury than a norm. "Digame de su dolor de cabeza" I said to the patient, asking her to elaborate on her headache. As a medical volunteer, I had been tasked the duty of conducting patient interviews and coming up with differential diagnoses for Dr. Reyes', the lead physician, final review; an exciting, albeit nerve-racking, responsibility. The patient reported having diffuse, moderately intense, intermittent headache for several…