Hello, my name is Evelyn Viera. Welcome to my blog. Now, you are here for a reason, let me guess? You want to know how to become a (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant. Well today is your lucky day because I will be telling you how to start your journey, give you some information about what a Certified Medical Assistant does, and the PROS of being a CMA.
The first thing you need in order to become a Certified Medical Assistant is a high school diploma or a GED.Your next step is finding a good medical assistant program near you. Most programs can take up to 1 to 2 years. You will be taking courses like Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 29 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than average for all occupations. An increasing number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities need support workers, particularly medical assistants, to do both administrative and clinical duties. These duties vary with the location, specialty and size of the practice.
Medical assistants are responsible for performing a variety of the tasks that enable a health-care facility to properly treat its patients. These tasks include, but are not limited to: preparing treatment rooms for patients’ examinations; scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records; interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, weight and height, and then recording the information; administering injections, performing venipuncture, electrocardiograph (EKG), and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests; and completing insurance forms. The exact duties that a medical assistant performs are unique to the setting in which she or he is employed.
The median wage for Medical Assistants is about $32,480 USD yearly. Median hourly rate $13-15 an hour. Depends on where you are located at. Medical Assistants can work at Outpatient Clinics, Ophthalmology Clinics/Optometric Assistants, Obstetrics and Gynecology Facilities. (OBGYN)
There’s many PROS of being a Medical Assistant here are 12.
1- The path to becoming a medical assistant is relatively short.
2- You can work in a variety of locations.
3- You’ll get to build relationships with patients.
4- You’ll be part of the team.
5- You can be certified to work in any state.
6 Employment of CMA is projected to grow substantially.
7- You’ll acquire necessary skills for advancement.
8- You’ll be a part of the growing healthcare industry.
9- You’ll never be bored.
10- You can be a specialist or generalist.
11- You’re able to work regular hours.
12- You’ll start gaining experience before you graduate.
Hopefully this blog helped you a little. Good luck to you all! 🙂
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