Medical assistant jobs

A medical assistant is a trained professional who supports healthcare providers in various clinical and administrative tasks. Their role is essential in enhancing patient care and improving the efficiency of healthcare services.

1. First, you’ll need to enroll in a medical assistant program at a community college or technical institute after you graduate high school or get your GED.
2. Next, you need to get certified by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Although certifications are not always required, you’ll have a much better chance at securing your preferred job if you’re certified. To get certified, you’ll need to pass the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) exam after completing an accredited medical assistant program.
3. Finally, you’ll want to gain clinical experience and start applying for jobs. 

Medical assistants have many day-to-day responsibilities, including:  

• Greeting patients 
• Scheduling appointments 
• Taking medical histories 
• Preparing patients for examination 
• Assisting healthcare providers during exams 
• Managing medical records  
• Handling billing and insurance tasks 
• Performing basic lab tests 

Medical assistants can work in a variety of settings, such as:  

• Hospitals 
• Physicians’ offices 
• Outpatient care facilities 
• Nursing homes 
• Urgent care centers 
• Specialty practices

Unless your healthcare facility pays you in bi-weekly occurrences, Favorite pays on a weekly cadence either through direct deposit or paper checks. 

While this does depend on certain circumstances, the application process from the time you apply to the time you receive a job offer can take as little as 24 to 48 hours. However, the credentialing process can take up to two weeks.