Medical Assisting Overview |  | Whether you're ready to take your first steps on a career path or you're looking to take a different direction, medical assistant training has a lot to offer. Not only are medical assistant jobs expected to grow 35 percent over the next few years (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), but you'll have the satisfaction of helping people on a daily basis and a variety of job duties that keep you from getting bored. Learn more about medical assistant training.  | Is a Medical Assistant Career for You? If you're the kind of person who needs to find challenge and meaning in your career, the medical assisting field could be a good fit for you. You'll handle a wide variety of tasks that take you from the front office to the exam room to the medical lab. This is a great time to consider a medical assistant career. Opportunities are expanding as the US population ages and requires more skilled health care providers. Read more about medical assisting careers. Medical Assistant Interview Jennifer Kintz
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5 years in field What sparked your interest in becoming a medical assistant? I saw a TV commercial about medical assisting that caught my eye. At the time, I was a single mother and I needed to find a way to make a decent living in order to support my daughter. It was the quickest and best way to get out of poverty. I went to Maric College and took their certificate program in medical assisting which was about 10 months long. I was a horrible student in high school, but in college, I got good grades; I did really well. It was hard work, but because I was paying for school and because I was so motivated to learn, it was very satisfying. Read more of our Interview with a Medical Assistant. Medical Assistant Student Profile Israel Castro
Pima Medical Institute Graduate – June 2005 What drew you to medical assistant school? I've always wanted to be in medicine, and this seemed like a great way to get into the field and see what it's like. Growing up, I was always intrigued by medical things. And my cousin is a medical assistant. He works in urgent care, and he really likes it. So with all that, it seemed like a good fit. Read more of the Medical Assistant School Student Profile.  |
