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- “My career goal is to keep up with the ever-changing rules, regulations, and laws in the medical profession. I continue to strive to make a visit to the doctor’s office a positive and good experience for each patient.”
– Phyllis Shipper, C.M.A., Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine, Private Practice, MD
- What You’ll Do: Perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. Job Description.
- Where You’ll Work: Practitioner’s offices.
- How Much School: 2+ years
- What You’ll Make: $26,290
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faruk_itcs
about 1 month ago
2 comments
I Want to apply job for the post.
robin756
3 months ago
2 comments
what is the difference betweeen beinga cna and a medical assistant?
brendashipman
3 months ago
4 comments
With a Medical Assistant you get to do a lot more hands-on experience than as a CNA. You can be a Phlebotomist, an EKG Technician, a Front or Back Office person, You can give shots, Take blood and other samples, you can room patients, you can take patients' vitals.
maryg
5 months ago
2 comments
What is the difference between being a CNA and a Medical Assistant??