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Sunday, 19 October 2008 |
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By Scott Salter
Medical assisting is a great career to get into. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics this career is expected to grow much faster than average, especially for those who are certified. A medical assistant career also gives you a good change to have a great deal of variety in your day to day job.
Most medical assistants work in the offices of physicians performing a mix of administrative and clinical work. As you spend a lot of time dealing with patients, a medical assistant career is good for those who like to work with people. The exact mix of administrative and clinical work that is performed by a medical assistant is determined by the office where they work and the state that they work in. Some states allow medical assistants to do more clinical tasks than others.
In order to begin a medical assistant career, you usually need to complete an accredited one to two year program in medical assisting. Depending on the program, you will then receive a certificate, diploma, or associates degree. Once you have completed your degree you can |
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