If you dream of working in a fast-paced health care setting supporting a patient and provider community through a variety of clinical functions, a role in medical assisting could be right for you.
Employment
Between 2012 and 2022, medical assisting jobs are projected to grow by 29%. At this faster-than-average growth rate, there are projected to be an additional 162,900 jobs in this area.*
*Source: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm#tab-1
Where can I work?
Medical assistants can pursue employment in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes and many other health care settings.
What can I do?
Medical assistants support a wide range of functions that help bridge and enhance the provider-patient relationship. These functions include:
- Clinical and lab procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient records management
- Many more!
The Face of Medical Assisting
Medical assistants are a front-line support for patients and doctors, which requires certain personality attributes, including:
- Personable
- Analytical
- Detail-oriented
- Disciplined
To learn more about finding your place in this exciting, growing field, contact us today!