The employment outlook for medical assistants is very positive. Medical Assistant employment opportunities will continue to increase as the demographic relying on their services continues to grow. With the aging baby boomer population, this growth is projected to continue for the foreseeable future. This article discusses the employment options and career prospects for a medical […]
Continue ReadingArticles by Brian Dickens, MBA PhD (MA Professor)
Brian is an RMA and currently the Medical Assisting Program Director and Professor at Southeastern College / Keiser University. A Certified Allied Health Instructor with a PhD in Education Administration and 10 years experience teaching Medical Assisting, Brian loves to connect with Medical Assistant students on social media and through his blog column here.
Brian's mission is to educate both prospective and current students about the MA field. You can connect with Brian in his Medical Assisting Facebook Group.
Why Become a Medical Assistant? (6 Real Stories)
Medical Assisting is a great career choice for many reasons. In fact, we have already shared 25 reasons to become a Medical Assistant and written a complete guide to becoming a medical assistant. Today we wanted to answer the question, “Why become a medical assistant?” or “Why should I become a medical assistant?” We figure […]
Continue Reading25 Amazing Reasons to Become a Medical Assistant
If you are asking any of the following: Why become a medical assistant? Should I become a medical assistant? How to become a medical assistant? Then you’re in the right place 🙂 We have already prepared a guide on how to become a medical assistant, so in this post we will share 25 of the […]
Continue ReadingHow Much do Medical Assistants Make in a Year? (Sate By State Salary)
Just like the cost of medical assistant programs varies, medical assistant salaries vary by state and even by metropolis region. When asking how much medical assistants make in a year, you have to look at specific regional salary data to find the answer. MA salaries will also vary by industry and type of occupation, and […]
Continue Reading15 Alternative Medical Assistant Career Paths
Most people tend to have a narrow view of the Medical Assisting occupation. Saying and thinking things like, Medical assistants just work in doctor’s offices Oftentimes, people do not realize that medical assistants are trained in many areas such as: medicine (first and foremost), caring for patients, health insurance, lab procedures, book and record keeping, […]
Continue Reading9 Medical Assisting Resume Essentials to Get Hired
The purpose of any resume is to make you appear professional, educated, and good at what you do. Those working in a medical assistant job are constantly under pressure to be perfect with every patient and there is no room for error when it comes to the service levels you provide or the detailed documentation […]
Continue Reading10 Best Places to Find Medical Assistant Job Opportunities Online
After completing your medical assistant program, you are eager to begin working and start your job search – likely online. Medical Assisting jobs are all over the Web if you know which sites to trust and use. I waded through all of the misleading ad sites, recycled listings, and empty search engines to find the […]
Continue ReadingThe Growing Importance of Allied Health Professionals
When you think of health care, more often than not, the first people you think of are doctors and nurses. That’s because those are the people you interface with 90% of the time when you’re being treated for a disease or need surgery. However, allied health professionals cover a cornucopia of jobs that are technically […]
Continue ReadingHow to Find a Medical Assisting Job (Resume & Interview Advice)
Medical Assistants ARE being hired, but… The reason many new medical assistants aren’t hired is NOT due to lack of knowledge, or MA skills, but because of poor skills in areas like resume writing and interview techniques. So, if you are trying to find a medical assistant job, then it is important to brush up […]
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