Different types of Medical Assistants

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Different types of Medical Assistants Different types of Medical Assistants Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. It will continue to experience rapid growth as America’s aging population increases in size, creating an even greater demand for healthcare services. This means that now is the perfect time to begin a career as a Medical Assistant. There are several types […] Read More

Benefits of becoming a Medical Assistant

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Benefits of Becoming a Medical Assistant Ever since the formal establishment of medical assisting in the 1950’s, the profession has been a critical component of the thriving healthcare industry. Medical assisting is a great path for individuals who seek a career in healthcare, and since the complexities of healthcare are growing every day, doctors and […] Read More

Tips for Single Moms Going Back to School

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Tips for Single Moms Going Back to School Going back to pursue your degree as an adult poses its own set of challenges. Going back to school when you’re a single mother can be more difficult. However, daunting it may seem, though, it’s certainly possible. With some extra planning and a bit of know-how, you […] Read More

Medical Assistants Working in Hospitals

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Medical Assistants Working in Hospitals: What do medical assistants do? That depends. Particularly in hospitals, some medical assistants (MAs) work primarily in clerical settings, while others perform clinical jobs. In other hospitals, MAs do both.  Clerical MAs In a hospital’s clerical positions, MAs can perform many of the same tasks as those in a physician’s […] Read More

Fearful of going back to school?

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Create a ‘Why Statement’ to help fight the fear of going back to school How do you feel about going back to school? Do you dream where it might take your career as a medical assistant?  If you fear that because you are a working, you won’t have the time or energy to go back […] Read More

Interview Tips!

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Interview tips for a Medical Assistant!   Interviewing can make even the most confident of professionals nervous. It is a natural part of the interview process and, in fact, employers understand you will be nervous because it shows that you are really interested in the opportunity. Here are some easy ways to ensure your interview […] Read More

Single parent? Start a new career in under a year!

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Single parent? Start a new career in under a year! Tired of working long, stressful shifts at retail establishments or fast food restaurants? Enroll in medical assistant classes at a reputable school so that you can pursue a stable career helping others. At the Allen School of Health Sciences our accelerated medical assistant programs takes […] Read More

Healthcare career: Turning challenges into rewards

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Medical Assisting: Turning challenges into rewards   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 […] Read More

Single parents starting a new career

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Single parents: Starting a new career Tired of working long, stressful shifts at retail establishments or fast food restaurants? Enroll in medical assistant program at the Allen School of Health Sciences so that you can pursue a stable career helping others. Medical assistant programs often take less than one year, and you can begin applying […] Read More

Medical Assistant School in the New York Area

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Medical Assistant School in the New York Area If you’re thinking of launching or continuing a career in Medical Assisting, you’ll need to plan out and make some important decisions regarding your MA education. In particular, you’ll need to decide where you want to receive your MA training and eventually seek employment. While a formal […] Read More