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The Medical Assistant Profession

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

The medical assistant profession started in the 1950s.  It is usually a 40 hour a week job, but can be part-time.

There are different types of medical assistants: administrative, clinical, and specialized.  Each must have strong communication skills as one-on-one contact with patients is a key part of the job.

Medical assistants, in general, have a variety of tasks to perform, from duties in… Continue reading

Medical Assistant Jobs

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

It is interesting when you look at the average salaries for medical assistants.  It is shocking to me that medical assistant jobs working for the government are higher paid than any other sector.  Research on the BLM website seems to suggest that the government actually pays more in a lot of

Online Medical Assistant Training Programs for Medical Assistant Jobs

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Whether or not you choose to attempt CMA or RMA certification, a good education is your best chance at finding the best, highest paid MA position.  In order to make sure you are getting the most benefit out of your education, it is best to complete an accredited program.

Some medical assistants are trained on the job, but most (including many of the most competitive job… Continue reading