Your Future Begins Here! Medical Assistant Skills Attributes

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Medical Assistants are held to a higher standard of professionalism than employees in other industries. The way the Medical Assistant approaches their job and interacts with patients is critical to the success of the physician’s practice, hospitals, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities. Patients expect professional behavior and put trust and confidence in those who […] Read More

Medical Assistant Challenges and Rewards

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Medical Assistant Challenges: Changing Challenges into Rewards. You’ve dreamed of a Medical Assistant career where your life’s work would be all about helping others. You wanted to contribute your knowledge and compassion to a healthcare team that helps patients get well but the profession has its challenges. So how do you turn those challenges into […] Read More

Lessons for Medical Assistant Graduates

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Lessons for Medical Assistant Graduates Getting your first job in health care is a great step towards developing your career, and it’s something to be proud of. The transition from school to work, however, can sometimes be a challenge. While internships can give you a good idea of what it will be like to work […] Read More

Being Positive in School Can Make a Difference

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Don’t let school get you down! Whether you’re frustrated with your performance or dreading your next exam, a positive attitude towards school can go a long way! Think about all the positive improvements an education can have on your life. Having a positive attitude increases your chances of better academic performance. The Allen School of […] Read More

Expectations of a Medical Assistant Externship

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You can learn a lot in the classroom, but you can’t learn everything; especially if you are studying to be a Medical Assistant. Being an MA is a job that requires extensive medical knowledge as well as skills and professional attributes that can only be gained through hands-on experience. At the Allen School of Health Sciences, as […] Read More

Medical Assisting: Turning challenges into rewards

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You dreamed of a Medical Assistant career where your life’s work would be all about helping others. You wanted to contribute your knowledge and compassion to a healthcare team that helps patients get well but the profession has its challenges. So how do you turn those challenges into rewards and accomplishments you can be proud […] Read More

Medical Assistant: Tips for a Virtual Interview

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The global pandemic has up-ended how we connect and how we work. Working from home has become a new normal for now but may have lasting repercussions on how healthcare providers view the necessity of an office, in-person appointments or patient care. A video interview may well become the new norm and nailing a video […] Read More

Choosing a Career in The Medical Field

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How To Choose A Career In The Medical Field Are You Thinking Of A Career In The Medical Field? Figuring out what type of career you want to pursue is not an easy decision. It’s important to take a lot of things into consideration. If you’re thinking about a career in the medical field, for instance, you should consider the advantages it offers: You’ll […] Read More