I NEED HELP!

Hi again Ethel,
Don't fell bad at all. Last year I went to 1199 on the Grand Concourse where I was interviewed. The interview went great but they say I needed to get more experience and come back. I wanted to work in the hospital where you can get benefits.

I am planning to go back there very soon. You said that being certified mean that you are more sharp. I don't agree at all.Some of us are not certified and are doing very well not to say that one shouldn't be certified.

Athough one is certified they don't want to pay you over $12 worse if you just leave school they are saying you need more experience.

Ethel, where I am working now I have given them my resume before and I decided to go there another time, and see what happened at that moment they was looking for someone. So go back and send resume to all the places you went before.

I will keep an eye out for you. It was nice corresponding with you.

Jackie, Bronx

Hi Jackie:
It's what I'm talking about, YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH EXPERIENCED! You get tired of hearing that after spending over a year in school studying and passing all of your classes and tests. How're you're going to get experienced if you can't get the chance or opportunity. I said to one Doctor's office in an e-mail GIVE ME A CHANCE! Trust me no one has responded to any of my e-mail as far as trying to seek employment. I went on an interview back in March 2008, the doctor told me she was looking for a CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST. When she printed on Craigslists.org that she wanted a Medical Receptionist. As of now I'm taking Customer Service training for one month with job placement afterwards. I'm going to take the test again to become CERTIFIED. I didn't go to school for nothing.

Hello Ethel,

Don't give up. After you are certified go back to those doctor's office and apply. I am not a CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMIST and I am the one who does all the vein puncture at my job.

Working with an OB/GYN doctor there's a lot of blood work to be done. The doctors and relevant authorities need to give us a chance to prove our selves. Have some senior worker to guide us as we go on.

They too had to get experience before going on their own. My doctor knew I had the potential and the ability. I went there to show them that I have what they were looking for.

Some of us do have the ability and just want the chance to prove ourselves.

For me I love to help people and that is why I never give up. That is my passion. So, Ethel don't give up.

Jackie,Bronx

HI EHTEL, LIKE JACKIE SAID DON'T GIVE UP. THERE'S SOMETHING OUT THERE FOR YOU. AND YOU WILL FIND IT. ALL I GOT HERE IS HOPE ALSO. I'M ALMOST FINISHED WITH SCHOOL, AND OUR PLACEMENT DIRECTOR CAN'T EVEN GET US ON EXTERNSHIPS. HE'S A REAL (YOU KNOW WHAT)YES, WE NEED TO GIVE EACHOTHER ENCOURAGEMENT. IT WILL HAPPEN YOU WATCH. IT'S ALL ABOUT SELLING YOURSELF TOO. YOU SPEND ALL THIS TIME AND MONEY IN SCHOOL, FOR SOMEONE TO SAY YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH EXPERIENCE. BULL----. HAVE FAITH DARLIN, YOUR DAY WILL COME. ANNIE

ANNIE in Brookfield, Wisconsin said: HI EHTEL, LIKE JACKIE SAID DON'T GIVE UP. THERE'S SOMETHING OUT THERE FOR YOU. AND YOU WILL FIND IT. ALL I GOT HERE IS HOPE ALSO. I'M ALMOST FINISHED WITH SCHOOL, AND OUR PLACEMENT DIRECTOR CAN'T EVEN GET US ON EXTERNSHIPS. HE'S A REAL (YOU KNOW WHAT)YES, WE NEED TO GIVE EACHOTHER ENCOURAGEMENT. IT WILL HAPPEN YOU WATCH. IT'S ALL ABOUT SELLING YOURSELF TOO. YOU SPEND ALL THIS TIME AND MONEY IN SCHOOL, FOR SOMEONE TO SAY YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH EXPERIENCE. BULL----. HAVE FAITH DARLIN, YOUR DAY WILL COME. ANNIE

Hi Annie,
We as MA need to encourage other MA. We know that it is so hard when leaving school to pick up a job. The medical field needs to give MA students a chance who a fresh mean just leaving school.

For me I want to climb the ladder of success. I want to go further as a RN.

So MA's don't give up continue to search. And if by any chance MA who are leaving a job to go to a next you can post it here for those who looking.

I think this is a good idea. We need to look out for each other.
Don't think this is a silly idea. Let us try it.

Jackie, Bronx

JACKIE in Bronx, New York said: Hi Annie,
We as MA need to encourage other MA. We know that it is so hard when leaving school to pick up a job. The medical field needs to give MA students a chance who a fresh mean just leaving school.

For me I want to climb the ladder of success. I want to go further as a RN.

So MA's don't give up continue to search. And if by any chance MA who are leaving a job to go to a next you can post it here for those who looking.

I think this is a good idea. We need to look out for each other.
Don't think this is a silly idea. Let us try it.

Jackie, Bronx

Jackie,
call my office at 914-337-8184 for a job in a pleasant environement

If anyone calls this number,PLEASE come back on the board and tell us what you find out,ASAP. Too many people are coming on these boards offering jobs and they are bogus. If this is phony it needs to be exposed quickly before others get their hopes up.

Hi LC:
How you're doing these days and working. Someone gave Jackie a number to call I guess concerning a job. I wrote to you last week and you haven't responded as of yet. I live in Brooklyn, New York, and recently graduated from college as an Medical Assistant in 2007. I'm still currently looking for a job as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. I explained to you about the CERTIFICATION and being CERTIFIED. Ethel!

Busy Pediatric office is looking for a Medical Assistant
Needs to have Great Customer Service, Multi-task, Great with Children, needs to be comfortable with Phlebotomy, Vitals, Assist Physicians, Nurses and Front Desk responsibilities.
If you are interested, send your resume to:
jmofficemanager@verizon.net

lia in Yorktown Heights, New York said: Hi I am a medical asst. but out of practice for several years. i would like ro take a refresher course for the practical end of assisting but can not seem to find anywhere that does this. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks PS I will start over with a new course but I feel I just need to refresh my techniques Any ideas ? thanks Lia

hey I went back to the school that i trained to be a medical assistant and am doing a refresher course and will even get to do the phlobotomy or try to take some courses at the local college it is tough out there i am a rma but have not found a job in it and i graduated in 2003 so i know how it is good luck and let me know if you get that refresher course ps make copies of anything that you get signed off on to prove that you did it...we are doing injections, Ekg's and anything i can get my hands on to do

I want to become a RN after I get my GED. I was wondering if the course work is really hard. I wanted to become a RN since I was a teen. I'm actually scared of being rejected into the RN program. Does anyone have any advice?

Ethel in Brooklyn, New York said: February 21,2008
Hi Jackie:
Writing you once again, there are so-o-o many websites you can go to, I recently gave you a few. The Medical Staffing Network want you to have a (1)year experience within the last (3) years to work for them, also the New York Nurse Registry. Then there is the Towne Nursing,(Bronx, N.Y.) Partners in care, (New York City), New York Daily News, to name a few. Also the Employment Guide for Medical Assistants. If you're not CERTIFIED, think about it, okay!!!
Ethel, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Hi Ethel,
How are you today? I was giving a number to call which I did but it seems the office is out of my reach. Anyway I will be going for an interview on Friday.

The person who is offering a job out there in Scardale, I went there almost 6 months for an interview and it was a man who interview me saying that he will get back to me and up to now I have not heard nothing from him.
Still I see he is still asking for Medical Assistant. Something is wrong, in New York vacancy fill so fast so what's going on up there in Scardale?

Medical Assistant any office where hires person so often or need some one to fill that position something is wrong. I don't want to be there.
As Medical Assistant one of the question one should asked the person who is doing the hiring who is the longest employee? From the answer one can tell if that is a place you want to work.
Ethel, tell you the truth if I know that workers come and go so often I don't want to stay.

The number that I have gotton I could give it to you but it is too far for you. If you wish you can take it down.

LC in Cleveland, Ohio said: If anyone calls this number,PLEASE come back on the board and tell us what you find out,ASAP. Too many people are coming on these boards offering jobs and they are bogus. If this is phony it needs to be exposed quickly before others get their hopes up.

Hi LC,
The number that I got is real. I spoke with the doctor myself and his assistant.

Jackie,Bronx

LC in Cleveland, Ohio said: If anyone calls this number,PLEASE come back on the board and tell us what you find out,ASAP. Too many people are coming on these boards offering jobs and they are bogus. If this is phony it needs to be exposed quickly before others get their hopes up.

Hi LC,
The number that I got is real. I spoke with the doctor myself and his assistant.

Jackie,Bronx

Hi Jackie:
Thanks so much for the offer, you're right it is too far. That's Scarsdale New York! Keep in mind that this is an all white town, MAJORITY. So most likely they are going to want someone who is more experienced. Let's just stay right in the New York Area, the 5 boros. Unless there's something in Long Island. I'm not going to far out there either. But I'll take a chance. We really can't have limitations on ourselves as Medical Assistants but the Transit system is not that great. Plus you have to make sure you go to bed early just to get up early in order to get there. Plus I have a 2 year old that I'm adopting. Also consider the salary, the weekly cost. I say call to get the requirements of the position, if you get no response then DON'T BOTHER. Chances are they lost out on someone who could have been a great candidate for that position. I live in Brooklyn, New York. Ethel! Good Luck!

ethel in New York, New York said: Hi LC:
How you're doing these days and working. Someone gave Jackie a number to call I guess concerning a job. I wrote to you last week and you haven't responded as of yet. I live in Brooklyn, New York, and recently graduated from college as an Medical Assistant in 2007. I'm still currently looking for a job as a medical assistant or nursing assistant. I explained to you about the CERTIFICATION and being CERTIFIED. Ethel!

If you wrote me I did not receive it so try again. llc114@aol.com

theresa in Cleveland, Ohio said: hey I went back to the school that i trained to be a medical assistant and am doing a refresher course and will even get to do the phlobotomy or try to take some courses at the local college it is tough out there i am a rma but have not found a job in it and i graduated in 2003 so i know how it is good luck and let me know if you get that refresher course ps make copies of anything that you get signed off on to prove that you did it...we are doing injections, Ekg's and anything i can get my hands on to do

Are you saying the school you became an MA at allowed you to come back for a refresher? For free,I hope. What school is it?

Denise in Durham, North Carolina said: I want to become a RN after I get my GED. I was wondering if the course work is really hard. I wanted to become a RN since I was a teen. I'm actually scared of being rejected into the RN program. Does anyone have any advice?

Nurse course work is very hard. I have known many who struggle through it (especially the math). The LPN program might not be as difficult. Try asking about this on an RN or LPN board on Indeed,or try looking at allnurses.com.

William Cannon in New York, New York said: I am a recruiter with an agency in NYC. I have an open position for a bi-lingual spanish certified medical assistant that has experience with a pediatric population. It is a temp to perm position (and my client WILL hire you permanently if you're good) paying up to $14 per hour, depending on experience with this population.
Please email resumes to:
williamcannon@delphistaffing.com
I will contact you.

Do you know any one here in Jacksonville Fl. because we really need some work especially at 14.00hr. please

Joaquin in New York, New York said: Anyone looking for a Medical Assistant position, please call me 914-725-0800, or email me your resume at jmofficemanager@verizon.net. I am looking for someone with great customer service skills, good with kids this is a busy pediatric office, comfortable with phlebotomy and can accomodate a flexible schedule. We are in Scarsdale, NY.

know anybody in Jacksonville Fl

ethel in New York, New York said: Hi Jackie:
Thanks so much for the offer, you're right it is too far. That's Scarsdale New York! Keep in mind that this is an all white town, MAJORITY. So most likely they are going to want someone who is more experienced. Let's just stay right in the New York Area, the 5 boros. Unless there's something in Long Island. I'm not going to far out there either. But I'll take a chance. We really can't have limitations on ourselves as Medical Assistants but the Transit system is not that great. Plus you have to make sure you go to bed early just to get up early in order to get there. Plus I have a 2 year old that I'm adopting. Also consider the salary, the weekly cost. I say call to get the requirements of the position, if you get no response then DON'T BOTHER. Chances are they lost out on someone who could have been a great candidate for that position. I live in Brooklyn, New York. Ethel! Good Luck!

Ethel, the number that I got is not for Scarsdale. It is somewhere in the Bronx. Scarsdale is something else I went there last year early and all now and still they are still looking for Medical Assistant.

I could be a great access to that office. Where I am I am doing well. So I thank the manager of that office for not replying to me.

As the Bible say when one door closes another is opened.

So Ethel try out that number. Alway the best.

Jackie,Bronx

Dr;. Annes in New Rochelle, New York said: Jackie,
call my office at 914-337-8184 for a job in a pleasant environement

Dr.Annes,

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for offering me a job in your establishment. I just a got job about 5months now and I am doing so well so thanks again Dr. Annes for your offer.

Jackie, Bronx

JACKIE in Bronx, New York said: Ethel, the number that I got is not for Scarsdale. It is somewhere in the Bronx. Scarsdale is something else I went there last year early and all now and still they are still looking for Medical Assistant.

I could be a great access to that office. Where I am I am doing well. So I thank the manager of that office for not replying to me.

As the Bible say when one door closes another is opened.

So Ethel try out that number. Alway the best.

Jackie,Bronx

Oh Ethel, I should say that I would be a great asset to the company. I wrote access instead(smile) instead of asset. Sorry for the wrong wording.
All the best.

Jackie, Bronx

JACKIE in Bronx, New York said: Oh Ethel, I should say that I would be a great asset to the company. I wrote access instead(smile) instead of asset. Sorry for the wrong wording.
All the best.

Jackie, Bronx

Hi Jackie:
thanks for responding. It's Saturday and I'm relaxing at my daughter's place. You could give me the number and I'll give that office a call. Thanks! Ethel

ethel Brooklyn New York in Patchogue, New York said: Hi Jackie:
thanks for responding. It's Saturday and I'm relaxing at my daughter's place. You could give me the number and I'll give that office a call. Thanks! Ethel

Ethel, the number is 914-337-8184. All the best.

Jackie
Bronx,NY

I'm starting school for medical assistant this week end and i was affraid of finding a job after i finish. After everything i've heard.But then i thought i work at a hospital in the operating room as a nursing assistant.I have talked with alot of doctor's.I have alot of them telling me to just finish then call them.Do you all think my chances are good because i work with the doc's.

Hi Tamika!
In response to your message, I say yes, your chances are good. I recently graduated in July 2007 from College as an Medical Assistant/Nurses Assistant. Right now I'm unemployed because I trying to find a job. I live in Brooklyn, New York. Just hope that you when you begin to do the externship you be placed in a facility that will hopefully hire you. It happens most of the time for Medical Assistants, but unfortunately it didn't happen for me. The facility I externed in was a very small facility and didn't need any extra help. So I'm still looking to be hired somewhere without being CERTIFIED with only internship experience. The medical assistance course is a very good course. I learned a lot, you can always expand yourself. You will learn a lot. Good luck okay! Ethel

Joaquin in New York, New York said: We are a Pediatric office, very busy, I need a self starter who is great with children, you have to be good under pressure and fast. Knowledge of vitals, phlebotomy, lab testing. if interested send me your resume.

Hi Joaquin:
Did you get a chance to fulfill that Medical Assistant position? Do you have to be CERTIFIED? How can I get in contact with you! Ethel Brooklyn, New York

Hello Ethel,
The position is open, you do have to be certified. Send your resume to jmofficemanager@verizon.net

calene pierre in Brooklyn, New York said: greetings, I live in Brooklyn, New York and I have a degree as X-ray Technologist and license in Phlebotomy. However, I have not wrked over the past five years becuse of disability reasons, but now that have fully recoved and ready to continue my professional life. Several agency have told to volunteer. Please reply on suggestion on volunteer clincs.

Hi Calene Pierre
Congratulations on getting yourself back together. But you don't have to settled for volunteering at the moment. Just keep applying for jobs and pretty soon someone will hire you. You are LICENSED. Being that you haven't worked in over 5 years, you may have a GAP in your resume. So just go back to school to try to close up the GAPS a little. As for me I recently graduated from school July 2007 as a Medical Assistant/Nurses Assistant and is still unemployed. Meanwhile I took a 1 month course in Customer Service in which there's a job placement afterwards. You just have to try to find other things to do. Ethel Brooklyn, New York

Hi Joaquin:
Unfortunely I'm not CERTIFIED. But is currently working on becoming CERTIFIED. I know that means a lot. Thanks Ethel

Ethel,
I have read some of the responses on this post. Hang in there, its true many places require experience. I will give and opportunity so anyone who is willing to learn. Unfortunately the reason why I did not hire previous applicants is because they did not pass the test given to them at time of interview.

Just out of curiosity,what was the test given at the interviews comprised of? Basic medical assistant knowledge,or more?

Basic arithmatic, misspelled words, and alphabetical order.

Joaquin in Brooklyn, New York said: Basic arithmatic, misspelled words, and alphabetical order.

SO tell I'm here in Jacksonville would I be able to take the test that you give

Its not a standard test given by all employers, this one is unique for our practice. Jacksonville is a bit far to come and take it.

Hello everyone, I am considering a career in the medical field. LPN,or MA are my two choices.The problem is 12 years ago I was 19 at the time, I got into some legal trouble, I accepted a package for someone. So I guess my question is do I have any chance of ever being hired in this field and is there anyone in this field with a similar situation? Thanks.

I graduated from medical assistant class several years ago and relocated to flint do i have to take another class even if i have my certicificate?

Joaquin in Brooklyn, New York said: Its not a standard test given by all employers, this one is unique for our practice. Jacksonville is a bit far to come and take it.

Shoot I don't care it is time for a change

Hi Sandy:
Sorry about what happened to you 12 years ago. My daughter is a Correction Officer in Rikers Island and she said that you'll probaly be alright, and that no one is going to bother you. It's good you decided to set a career goal for yourself, you deserve it. I recently graduated in July 2007 from ASA as a Medical Assistant/Nurses Assistant. It's a good course to take. You learn a lot. The LPN is more studying and dealing with a lot of math and chemistry especially if you go to College. But if you can handle it then go for it. Don't let any negativity try to get in your way from achieving your goals. If other people can do it who has been in situations like yours, then certainly you can okay. I wish you all the best and start working to set your goals. Ethel Brooklyn New York

Hi Nita:
I don't think you have to take another class in Medical Assistant unless there is something else you might want to learn. You might have to take the test to be CERTIFIED for that State. In some States they don't honor other State CERTIFICATIONS. But if you're employed already then I guess you don't have to worry about it. Good Luck. Ethel Brooklyn New York

ethel in Brooklyn, New York said: Hi Nita:
I don't think you have to take another class in Medical Assistant unless there is something else you might want to learn. You might have to take the test to be CERTIFIED for that State. In some States they don't honor other State CERTIFICATIONS. But if you're employed already then I guess you don't have to worry about it. Good Luck. Ethel Brooklyn New York

thanks because it seems like i am going in circles with this

Ethel, why is it hard to find a job in michigan with this field? yet it cost so much money to complete this course . I am not working because i was going to school for R.N. and now that i am out of school i am looking for a job

Denise in Durham, North Carolina said: I want to become a RN after I get my GED. I was wondering if the course work is really hard. I wanted to become a RN since I was a teen. I'm actually scared of being rejected into the RN program. Does anyone have any advice?

Hi becoming a R.n. is very nice but it is a lot of schooling this is what i am going through now. I have been going to school for three years don't be scared forget what people say about you. Every one makes mistakes

ethel in Brooklyn, New York said: Hi Nita:
I don't think you have to take another class in Medical Assistant unless there is something else you might want to learn. You might have to take the test to be CERTIFIED for that State. In some States they don't honor other State CERTIFICATIONS. But if you're employed already then I guess you don't have to worry about it. Good Luck. Ethel Brooklyn New York

Can you tell me what you mean by "state" certifications? I have asked this before on these forums and nobody answers. I know in Calif. they have a board that regulates medical assistants but I don't know if other states do. Ohio doesn't. Does New York?

Nita in Flint, Michigan said: Ethel, why is it hard to find a job in michigan with this field? yet it cost so much money to complete this course . I am not working because i was going to school for R.N. and now that i am out of school i am looking for a job

It's hard in Ohio too. In this area I have counted almost 10 MA programs. Naturally since it is so popular they are going to get as much money as they can out of them.

Here in Jax.Fl I can not fine a Job neither Something really needs to be done about the high prices of the course and then you can't fine a job.

Hi CeeTee:
Well congratulations! I see you can't find a job either. You can't give up okay. Just keep on looking eventually something will come up for you. Meanwhile, sometimes you might have to go in another direction before you get what you want. It's better to have more than one skill under your belt. Because I'm in the same situation, unemployed, can't find a job as a Medical Assistant. I graduated in July 2007 with an Associates Degree. The Medical Assistant have a job website, but you got to have experience, speak a second language,and be CERTIFIED. Can you believe that? So I'm in a month course taking Customer service, in which they're suppose to help you find a job afterwards. Keep in mind that whatever we do is cutomer service. Your internship, babysitting, McDonald's, etc. I live in Brooklyn, New York. They're a lot of websites to go on so keep browsing and searching around, okay. Good lock, Ethel.

Hi L.C.
It's hard to find a job for M A'S because they want experience, speak a second language, and CERTIFICATION. It's what I was telling you before about being CERTIFIED. It's called the (NHA)the National Healthcareers Association. They have their own website www.nha.now or .com. They even have their own employment center. But they want you to become CERTIFIED. Being that there are many medical professions, they have a test for most of the professions, and it cost money depending on the profession. For the Medical Assistant it is 200 questions to answer. You must get 114 right and pass with an 80 or more. You must buy their book to study for what kind of medical assistant you're taking the test for. There's CCMA and CMA. The booklet cost $89.00. If you fail you get (2)chances for $52.00. I know. You must know an extensive amount about the heart, phlebotomy, EKG and it's leads, negative and positive, depolarization, etc. So it's why mainly we can't find a job. Unless you get hired from your internship, otherwise I don't think we .have a chance. But we can't give up. If you become CERTIFIED, then it won't probaly be a problem then. Regardless of how much money we spent and have to pay back. So look into this website okay. Good Luck. Ethel, Brooklyn New York. Also meanwhile you're not working, take up another skill. It's what I'm doing now. until I get hired somewhere.

Hi Nita:
This is Ethel writing you again. Look on Craigslist, Cleveland Ohio. I noticed there is some opportunities. Also look into the Medical Receptionist positions as well. Ethel. Oh I saw this on Craigslist in Cleveland, it goes as follow:
TRAINING SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW JUNE/JULY FOR EAR STAPLING. $3ooo-$5000 week. Here's the e-mail address marie@staplelean.com. Also you can check this Doctor out. His e-mail is drsilverblatt@dr.silverblatt.com maybe you can leave him a message or your resume, okay.