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Douglas2k13

Updated 15 hours ago

Is St. Augustine Scghool For Medical Assistant Legitimate? - 4 Replies

I took medical assistant course while I was at college taking nursing classes, and appreciated the flexibility of this programme. I could study this...

mrserranom

Updated 4 days ago

Should Medical Assistants have a Lincense to practice under their scope of practice? - 95 Replies

I believe we should be called Medical Nurses and be licenced, I am afraid that now the new wave of medical assistant school are graduating thousands...

Lexus

Updated 4 days ago

National Healthcareer Association for MA Certification - 299 Replies

Hi, I just finished taking the NHA for phlebotomy and passed, took medical terminology, and cultural competency class. I'm just finishing with...

Yan Turner

Updated 7 days ago

EVERY JOB REQUIRES EXPERIENCE - 191 Replies

I want all the ppl on this forum to have hope and not be so discouraged! It can be done. I am in a job where I am an MA but I have never had training...

sptwolegs

Updated 8 days ago

certified medical assistant - 1159 Replies

This is a contract position, doing wellness clinics, Use of Cardio Machines, cholestect machines hgt, wgt, B/P and health assesment experience...

Arnav kumar

Interview at St.Augustine School of medical Assistant

Hi friends, I think this is a right forum for post this. I am applying for medical assistant post in USA at St.Augustine School of medical...

ChristiWolfe

Updated 19 days ago

Can you get a job if you are not certified? - 8 Replies

[QUOTE who="Colin Sparks, MSO, MA in Seattle, Washington"]3 months? Hardly. That sounds like cna more like. The shortest any MA program should be is...

wmeredith97@yahoo.com

Updated 19 days ago

Refresher Course - 96 Replies

I need to retake the RMA exam where can i go for a refresher course?

lielite in charlotte, North Carolina

Updated 21 days ago

Med. Asst. jobs after school? - 27 Replies

Hi, I'm starting school next month for medical assisting. I'm a CNA right now, but I would like to try this as a career. Are there a lot of jobs...

D in Fresno, California

Updated 22 days ago

i can't find i job as medical assisntat help please - 81 Replies

i have just recently graduated as a medical assistant a few months ago i can't find a job they always want medical assistants with experience i only...

daneil 1234 in nevada, California

Updated 24 days ago

MEDICAL ASSISTANT VS LPN - 1351 Replies

I was employed in an Emergency Room for 3 years as Ward Clerk...I LOVED it! Now I am thinking of Certification as Medical Assistant. Can someone...

Samantha T. in Salt Lake City, Utah

Updated 28 days ago

Medical Assistant Externship - 97 Replies

I am looking for any clinic or medical office that is willing to accept me to do my externship. I have had one interview and when that was over I...

Bluetea in Texas

Updated 1 month ago

No Jobs, School was a waste of time - 89 Replies

Where are all the jobs, I did my best in school GPA 4.0 for nothing sent out my resume to everywhere and no luck. The certification process took so...

karansingh00 in Chandigarh, India

Updated 1 month ago

Medical Assistant School Online: - 18 Replies

Medical assistant classes are offered online at www.medassistant.org and are very cheap and helpful in finding work as a medcial assistant. most...

thatbrittanygirl in Sanford, North Carolina

Updated 1 month ago

Degree vs. Certificate - 1 Reply

Hi, I'm going to be applying to the MA program at my community college. They offer both a certificate as well as an associate's degree in Medical...

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

Updated 1 month ago

MEDICAL ASSISTANT IN CALIFORNIA - 4 Replies

HELLO MY NAMES KELSI. I LIVE IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA IM GOING TO BE STARTING CONCORDE COLLEGE ON MONDAY AND I WAS JUST WONDERING IS IT GOING TO BE...

LC in Cleveland, Ohio

Updated 1 month ago

If someone said they wanted to become a Medical Assistant...... - 3 Replies

...what would you say to them? Would it depend on their age, ability, income, area where they live? Or would you try very hard no matter what to talk...

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

Updated 1 month ago

Do medical assistants make enough money to live on or not nearly enough? - 2 Replies

I am attending college for a medical assistant and from the looks of things on here I won't be makeing any money. I need some advice on this topic...

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

Updated 1 month ago

Is there any Medical Assistant jobs in Northridge? - 1 Reply

Is there any medical assistant jobs in Northridge!?

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

Updated 1 month ago

employment - 1 Reply

i recently graduated as a medical assistant does anyone know where i can look i just keep finding search engines with no postings i need real...

Angelika22 in New York

Updated 1 month ago

No new grads? whats the point of going to school than? - 48 Replies

I graduated my medical assisting class in June of this year and have been actively seeking employment ever since. I'm feeling a little down today...

Tanyab87 in Memphis, Tennessee

So frustrating

Its so frustrating to hear people I KNOW slacked off in classes during MA training getting hired and me who scored a 96 on my certification and has a...

Bluetea in Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Is it worth it? - 3 Replies

I'm a stay-at-home mom about to go to school for medical assistant. I am beginning to think that going to school isn't worth the $10K loan I will be...

amber in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Updated 1 month ago

Should I go for the medical assistant program? - 73 Replies

Ok here's the situation- I'm going back to school for the second time. I start next month, but I haven't registered yet. I'm 26 but there's nothing I...

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

Updated 1 month ago

Phlebotomy Externship - 5 Replies

I just finished a phlebotomy training over a month ago and still waiting to do my externship. I want to start working and earn an income, I've been...

Monee Lee in Hartford, Connecticut

Medical Assistant Externship

Im a senior at American (FOX) Institute. I just finished my classes last Friday and I should be starting my externship in Medical Assisting next week...

Bluetea in Texas

Updated 1 month ago

Finally!! - 4 Replies

After three years of hard work and continuous searching I finally found a full time job as a MA at a Dermatology clinic. After graduating school I...

Selenia in Jackson Heights, New York

Updated 1 month ago

DONT WASTE UR $$$ OR TIME @ ASA INSTITUTE - 131 Replies

Its funny how enthusiastic I was about ASA INSTITIUTE just a month ago, SMDH.... My medical terminology teacher complains about the book not having...

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

Updated 1 month ago

Must have 1 year experience and speak Spanish - 10 Replies

I just completed my 160 hours externship for medical assistant. No openings at my externship cite. Everywhere you look on line for jobs they...

happyascanbe in kalkaska, Michigan

Updated 2 months ago

Medical Assisting as a Career - 3 Replies

As a person who obtained their degree in 1969 in this field, I am challenging issues that relate to this field and I am also a person who likes to...

Tim seeks Medical Communications Jobs in Burry Port, United Kingdom

Any Medical Communications Jobs freelance like medical writing in the UK?

while I have the medical side, a degree, i heard that specialties count for the highest rates in freelancing but where are the jobs?? If I Google,...

Maria Paul in Vancover, British Columbia

Updated 2 months ago

Can I apply for MA Jobs? - 2 Replies

I completed my CNA certification but after my clinical rotations in a LTC center I'm thinking medical office is more my style. If I have my CNA,...

Maria Paul in Vancover, British Columbia

Updated 2 months ago

Medical Field - 3 Replies

Hello, I am a 39 year old administrative professional who would like to "break into" the medical field without years and years of schooling. I was...

Maria Paul in Vancover, British Columbia

Updated 2 months ago

Has anyone heard about a Specialty Certified Medical Assistant? - 10 Replies

There has been a recent buzz about this new certification where you can become a specialty CMA or SCMA. Has anyone heard about them and what...

Loving Mom in Conyers, Georgia

Updated 2 months ago

Questions asked on job interview for medical assistant - 81 Replies

I graduate in Oct. and I want to be ready for those hard questions that you all have been asked on your interviews

angelicaS in Duluth, Georgia

Updated 2 months ago

HELP: Whats the best Medical Assistant School In Atlanta Georgia Area? - 5 Replies

There are so many schools down here that offer medical assisting programs. PLEASE can someone give me a heads up on the BEST. I know they are...

Gen in El Paso, Texas

Updated 2 months ago

I have A felony - 152 Replies

I graduated from school to become a medical assistant but i caught a felony case it not a violent or drug case but a theft case i dont know what to...

Joey in Malden, Massachusetts

Updated 3 months ago

medical assistant is a stupid career - 1901 Replies

I went to school for medical assistant I waste my time, any body out there just go on for nursing.

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

NCCT certification for Medical Assistant

I just got certified through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)for Medical Assistant and my question is has anyone had a problem with...

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

Updated 3 months ago

Over 50 Male New Grad Medical Assistant - 2 Replies

Anyone out there that is over 50 and male having a difficult time find a job as a new grad medical assistant?

Galia in Des Plaines, Illinois

Updated 3 months ago

What Career Should I go for? - 1 Reply

Okay, so here's the thing. I was really really interested in Medical Assisting, BUT, after seeing all the negative comments I dont know what to...

MikeUSAF in Chatsworth, California

NCCT

I will be graduating from a 20 week Medical Assistant program (10 weeks front office and 10 weeks back office) from the an adult school in Thousand...

shindy in Elmhurst, New York

Updated 3 months ago

medical assistant jobs - 46 Replies

Hi! my name is Evelyne and I also have problem getting a job because you have to have 1 year experience and no one wants to train you. I need a job.....

Matt NCMA in Layton, Utah

Updated 4 months ago

medical assistants do not get paid what they supposed to be paid - 36 Replies

i have been in the medical assistant field for more than 20yrs. and i still get the salary of a graduate. all medical assistant salaries are no more...

mmk_14 in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Updated 5 months ago

Does anyone know staffing agency for a medical assistants that willing to hire entry level - 95 Replies

I graduated in 06 as a medical assistant and still can't land a job. Everyone is looking for certified or 1 yr experience so it's very hard. I'm just...

Keithm89 in San Diego, California

Good/quick MA course in San Diego?

Hi there, I'm currently attending Miramar College full-time and I've been trying to find a MA course that does mainly weekend or night time classes...

Yasir Johnson in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 6 months ago

need a job or externship - 38 Replies

i am in need of a medical assistant positon. i worked for 9 yrs and then havnt for 8. trying to find work anywhere or gain experience through an...

Klaireire in Bronx, New York

Updated 6 months ago

Please HELP me find a job as a Medical Assistant! - 18 Replies

I just graduated from a medical assistant program in jun, and I was offered a job at my externship, but I had to refuse it because my husband had to...

Jan in Buffalo, New York

Updated 6 months ago

Do LPNs have to give bed baths and clean poop ? - 4 Replies

I am thinking of going to school to be an lpn because I heard they make decent money . I also like to help people , and I love the medical field ....

Sandra Gilmer in Montgomery City/ Kirksville, Missouri

Updated 7 months ago

Any skilled, experienced MA's Near Kirksville, MO - 1 Reply

Hello all MA's Can any of you take manual blood pressures and at the same time possess expert phlebotomy skills? If you live within a 100...

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