One pro about getting your associates in Medical Assisting is pay for sure. You can easily get better pay with a degree. Plus, you may have better opportunities in management positions with an associates which also correlates with better pay.
@@lilianasandoval2742 associates does get promoted faster though, but i agree it all comes down to experience, but most people with associates in MA they can teach in college and make $$$$$$$
She told us you need a degree to get her position and to advance in managerial position (which tbh i dont like, i hate giving orders though i hate getting one its weird)
@@aseelalthary7777 Better to be something else. Literally CMA are underpaid (13-14 hour ave.) and you can earn more working at Walmart/target (14-16 hour). Heck, where I am a friend that works there gets paid 12 hour.
This is actually my plan I’ll have my MA when I graduate highschool in 2022 and I’d like to get a job and hopefully a hospital will pay for my schooling to get my RN I am hoping to get my Masters and become a travel nurse
I'm a certified clinical medical assistant and I did a 6-month course with a local community college where I live. I got a job about 2 months after I got my certificate and certification with the NHA. I was lucky enough to get a job that quickly with no prior experience but school! My starting pay was $15 and I had to learn a lot. Luckily the company I work for is great! I do feel like I've learned more actually on the job than I did in school. I think being a CMA is amazing! I didn't even know there was a 2-year certificate for it either. But I'm very grateful for what I have.
I’m in a medical assisting program right now (yeah I know I’m a guy so it’s odd) and since the whole covid thing happened and everything is online I fear that once I graduate I won’t have really learned anything and that I’ll get my certificate going into the field without all the knowledge I need.
@@nunyabusiness3657 The practice isn’t that difficult every med. instrument and procedure MA use are basic and simple. People would do it just fine by hands/job on training.
Great video! I’ve been a MA at a PCP office for 3 years. Now with COVID the stress has definitely increased. I totally agree with the provider causing stress. My doctor had a reputation of being difficult and not super friendly. It look me almost a year to learn how she likes things. It was tough at first but I didn’t give up and now I love working with her and she has definitely warmed up to me and we make a great team. For new MAs don’t be discouraged if you feel like you cannot handle your provider. Don’t quit, keep learning and always put 100% into your job and your provider will notice!
From personal experience I would say associates is better just bc the pay difference is huge depending where you work. I would also say that the stress level depends on each clinic. Love your videos! They’re super cute 🥰
It was a short video but that is okay! lol i still really enjoyed watching this. I love that you did the pros and cons and from your perspective because everyone is going to feel differently. I am beginning my classes as an M.A so I appreciate that you made this video :)
I start my official MA position in 2 weeks where I’ll be working in a high patient volume setting (atleast 80-100 ppl a day) I’m very nervous but I need the experience thank you for this video.
A great reason to get an associate degree in medical assisting over a diploma is to use as a stepping stone to expand your career. You can get great experience while working as an MA. You can go into Nursing, be a Physician Assistant.... Be a Physician. The possibility is endless.
Angela Reneé I’m currently getting my associates degree. I will then go into nursing and the main goal is to be an physician. I started out as an CNA. So I’m climbing the ladder little by little. & I had loved my journey so far.
We can become a physicAn assistant with a certified ma right? Cause that’s what I want to do but right now I’m going for CMA and was hoping to move into physicAn assistant or rn
Depends on the provider whether its a low stress job. In ob/gyn I had a provider who would see 50 pts and I was the only one rooming. He was an absolute sweetheart and never stressed me out. On the other hand I had this Indo dr who was a bit of a jerk, very high maintenance and made working with him very stressful.
Hey I was thinking about being MA. I was wondering about how hard the schooling was. Also I have a tad bit social anxiety, but also I love helping people. But I seem to stumble on my words sometimes lol. Do you have an anxieties and how do you overcome them in a work/job setting. ✨💕
Hey girl! The schooling wasn't too bad. It wasn't easy but it was doable. As for social anxiety, that will most likely go away with time and practice. You're really only talking to patients for a couple of minutes!
Schooling was not hard, just make sure to study, definitely can’t bs those tests 😅. Being a medical assistant has definitely helped me social skills in a lot of ways, took awhile but it helped build my confidence! Definitely find some friends that can help you study, it helps it go by better!
Oh my goodness I start back to work as an MA November 4th as well lol! We moved to the beach and I took a pt job on the boardwalk for the summer so am nervous to get back to the MA field. Good luck on your job!
You are very important and each part of the chain works with another and if one link breaks it makes the whole thing break. So what you do is very important and you are doing what an LPN would do. Some places will not hire RN's and some do, but it depends on where you work. RN's can do more but one place I know felt they do not do much more and they could get by with NP instead as the supervisor. Someday when married you would be happy you have a 9AM-5PM job in most ways, because you can get the Holidays nd weekends off and work when the children are in school, once tht time comes. Summer may be the only problem? It takes time to learn and you have not been too long and think you will be GREAT at what you are doing. If you do plan to go further this would be wonderful too! You are learning a job that will take you to many places. You already have your background working as CNA. So you can do both. It is good you have looked at both sides of your position, and raises do come with time too. Each office does things a little differently, of course, and each physician handles his practice in different ways. You did a wonderful job looking at both sides. Thanks for helping with this information it sure will help many, am sure.
You should do the videos differences MAs in your country and MAs in Malaysia.. We do have very different work scope.. In Malaysia we do not have paramedic , but MAs work for ambulans, major in ER and certain in OT, clinics..
Really contemplating if I want to spend 2 years in school learning something I can learn on the job if hired. Also knowing you make the same as an STNA/CNA and that takes a lot less time and effort. My state doesn't require a degree to be a medical assistant, but some jobs do prefer of you have one. Still undecided
I am soon to start my schooling in the fall 2020 semester to become a MA & receive a certificate. Once those 9 months are over i plan on getting a job as an MA and also pursue an associates degree in nursing and a bsn after. My concern is only... is a position of being an MA available while also going to school. Will i not be able to work if im going to school at the same time or will i have a possible schedule to work things out? I loved your video, amazing content btw 💕💕
Thank you so much ☺️. I am going to get my certificate in M.A. and then get my Associate Degree 📜 in health administration, so that I will be able to make the most I can in this career. Because I am a MUCH older woman with a husband who is 15 years my senior, so I need to step it up for myself and my husband, now that our five children are all grown and out of the house. I want to be able to have myself ready for the day that God blesses us with GRANDCHILDREN ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘 thank you sweetheart
Can you do a video on the schooling end of it, im looking to start at my community college and im adult learner and i want to know what im getting into
I plan on getting my certificate/non degree award to become an MA, I am drawn to it because it has so much variety. I did think about becoming a phlebotomist or straight medical billing and coding but again not much variety with those incase if I wanna go back to school and do something like PA, but that's a long shot so I'd like job security, and a raise in pay and also do you get benefits like health/dental insurance, 401k, paid sick leave etc?
SOPHIA DANIELLE 95 is good enough for me😆😆 can’t wait to start! I’m a cosmetologist/salon owner so I just wanted something that I could establish benefits with my career now since I’m self employed
Do you have any study tips for Anatomy and Physiology course? I'm struggle with that course because I dont know how to determine what is "useful" when everything in that course is important
My university offers a 2+2 program for medical assistants if you get associates you can get a bachelors in healthcare administration in 18mo. It’s a really good option for people who can’t decide whether they want to be on the administrative side of healthcare before they dedicate their time and money to it.
The pay is a biggy between 9 months and associates degree . It's better to go for the degree not sure about 9 month program but doing an associates degree you have more options on types of work. Clinical, admistrative, phlebotomist and many other areas in medical field. But yea the Pay is the biggest difference and if you go and become a RMA then that ups yhe pay also.
It depends on a state and MA responsibility in the department, I cant believe some of you are saying you can learn on the job without going to school (* maybe you live in different states). As MA you still need to know the basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, med administration, sterile techniques, wound care, injections, blood draws, terminology, basic admin (insurance, hippa etc.. ), you should have a basic idea of normal lab values for the field, vitals, bedside manner, and patient care once you get into the field you build on that. Here in WA, I make 23$ (2 years as MA) which is not a good living wage here (sad I know) , unfortunately. MAs here do work under their license, so if you F upon patient care you will be responsible and it can cause harm to the patient. Here is my personal opinion, if you are a people-oriented looking for a high-demand, low to moderate paying healthcare job without the heaviness, stress and responsibility of a nurse then MA is for you. It is easy to switch departments and train in the field you like. I went through 2-year program and still felt like I needed more training, so I cant believe people do it in less. The good is also many MAs go into nursing and have a much smoother transition, they can also apply for PA school. So there is your career growth. If you decide a 2 year program get your Science classes through college, this will help cut down on time to get into RN school. Plus RN schools look favorably on people with health care experience
I got my certificate 4 months ago and just now started looking for a job because I had a new born. I’m soooo nervous to start applying and wondering what interview questions are like
It depends...if you plan on stopping as far as education and just become an MA than the certificate can be a good idea. If you however think you may want to continue your education the Associates is the best route, an Associates at a community college. For profit programs can be way more expensive and most likely the credits will not transfer should you choose to go for another degree...Hope this helps!
If you plan on moving forward with your education get the certificate and spend your time and money getting an ADN it’s the same two years an associate degree would be and you’ll make more money in the long run and you’ll have the medical experience
I’m having the same dilemma going to nursing school next year so I’m studying both out of massage school back 2014 only missing is becoming LMT and medical assistant to challenge the exam
Hello, thanks for your videos. I am a military spouse who has experience in working in Dialysis but I decided I did not want to make a career out of it. Now I am trying to decide if I want to go back to school to become a CMA or if I should do Phlebotomy,m? I’m unsure which one to choose from. I enjoy the patient care relationship and I enjoy helping people and am comfortable working with blood and sticking people. I enjoy taking vital signs. I never been good at school but I know if I pick something I like and enjoy I will stay focused and motivated, I am just unsure which to pick from the two. Wanted to ask for your thoughts and option. Thankyou!
Did u ever pick between the two and if so how’s the experience going I’m in the same boat wanted to do phlebotomy tuition is more affordable plus only take 3 months but family day it’s better to just do medical assisting beings u get more skills out of it! I’m honestly stuck!
I got a job as an MA but didn't need a certificate, I guess times have changed after COVID. or it depends on where you live idk, I see everyone saying they got certificates but I just got hired without one.
I got my certification may in high school and i never got a job after bc of college and i just couldn’t do full time. so it’s been some time since i’ve studied cma stuff im scared that im gonna get yelled at because i don’t know something or i forgot how to do it 😭
Vanessa Padilla Girl do it 😊 also you do need to be certified it all depends on the provider or facility but having your certificate will make a difference.
@@SOPHIADANIELLE does an online program make it harder for people to find jobs? i heard on-hands training like at a school would more likely get you hired. thanks❤️❤️❤️❤️
I work as a home health MA. It's a slow pace office but the higher ups make it artificially stressful. Me pushing a paper isn't going to be the difference between life and death for a patient, if they get admitted to hospital sure we lose census but yet the RNs want report every day at xx:xx. I don't get to use my clinical stills but that's ok Im asocial so working in an office is easy but you get bored easily. I'm very stubborn and it helps dealing with multiple personalities in the office cause honestly everyone would piss me off. Horrible communication leads to errors. Md and RN egos get in the way of care. The good part I feel helpful in is explaining the process to my patients over the phone cause so many are confused about the horrible way american health system is run. edit: grammar
I am in Tx and the most i was paid was $13. And we busted our asses and did so much work. Not worth it for me. We were treated like the lowest on the totem pole and over worked.
Nay's Kitchen yes. AS degree gets paid more due to more knowledge and clinical training. You will get a job faster with an degree. It’s two years but it’s worth it. Certificate is only 9 months like she says. They get paid. 11-12 an hr. With AS degree starting off is 15 hr
Coushatta Person that’s good. In my case with previous medical background there will be pay competition & I will be granted higher pay. But for start off with AS yes 15 if already previous healthcare experience can be looking at 18. It just depends where you go. Some will give you 15 for no previous medical background with just a program certificate others will give you higher pay just gotta know where to work and who to look for in the medical industry
I recommend you go for AS if you want to pursue nursing school you will get some credits you can bypass in nursing school. It’s best to go for AS in MA if you want to level up and medical field is ur calling. Some go for program/diploma/certificate & usually stop there.
Im in a 16 month program i just finished my anatomy and physiology class in 4 weeks. I think its stressful but doable. Idk how people hold full time jobs, kids and school though. If that helps anyone with their decision.
I work front office as a MA and I’m on my second day and it’s stressful. You have to take in so much. I pray this is just a phase and i can look back and say wow i remember i didnt know how to do anything lol.
Lovee it should get better once you learn it. You have only started and you are in training yet. People know more than you just because they have been there longer. Take notes and listen as they teach and then you do it and soon you will know. If you forget or have a question never think it is wrong to ask, it is better to ask than make a mistake. You will be fine. No matter what job you do you will not know it all when you first begin. It takes a little time and you will be really great at it sooner than you think! "practice makes perfect" as they say!
I’m a cna and honestly I’ve been doing this for so long I am not happy. Maybe being in a different environment will be better. I always admired the girls in the doctors office. I’m meant for the medical field but I am easily burned out lol
They will pay you a little more and Some places like hospitals will hire you with less experience if you have an associate degree. It doesn't make a lot of difference work wise since you can get hired almost anywhere with just a certification. Also if you want to transfer and get a bachelor in science or something like that you can get your associates first
any advice ? so i have been looking for an MA job for over a year now and no one wants to hire me , like i been trying so hard to find a job its crazy like i really just want to give up. it feels like i got a degree for nothing
I had this same problem, go through a temp agency and make sure they specialize in getting CMA's in a hospital or clinic. I went through a temp agency and that's how I got a job. Good luck on your job search don't give up, hope this helps❤
@@roslyngordon4596 lol sometimes indeed doesn't update there jobs, and the ones that are not hiring anymore be 17 to 30 days old, people don't notice that it be literally most of the jobs that be that old depending on the location
@@shanoradickerson1059 I am trying to stick with it but i really need to work. If i still have no luck by next fall, i am going to start my pre reqs for nursing. I did have an externship that i absolutely enjoyed. I woke up every morning so excited to go to clinicals.
annette lathan Rent here is $2,500+/month so thats 30k/yr in rent....crazy right?! Its impossible to survive on just one income of 30k. I think nursing might be the better option 🤔
Wait I’m confused? You went for 9 months? My college told me it can take 1 1/2 year and maybe longer due to however long it takes me to graduate like part time can take longer but full time is 1 1/2 year and depending on credits etc. I’m confused??
Yeah everywhere is different. I've seen where if you go to a trade school you can finish in 9-10 months but the price is really expensive. Community college is more affordable and it's she l about 18 months. Just depend what you feel is better for you
I am inexperienced with no degree or certificate and I got hired as a CMA. I'm a little nervous because it looks fun but something I never really had an interest for like I do makeup. I dont have much knowledge on the medical field and these comments making me nervous
When you're doing the test you have to do math for basic pharmacology and conversions but honestly I've been with my work for a whole year and I never use math.
I hate been a medical assistant, is heavy burden, stressful, dealing with difficult patients, difficult physicians is CRAZY, you will get burnout easily, not worth it. Sophie you go on the patients need good MA to help them.
Honestly those are not bad cons....everyone in the medical field deals with mean patients at times and pay depends on where you work.I don't see any of those as being cons.Way better than being a CNA I'm sure.But thanks great video
I've done patient care for 3 years and I can definitely say that dealing with rude/mean patients is a con. Not everyone is mean but not everyone is nice either. No one enjoys being cursed out, physical hurt or mistreated by others. Which is what me and my coworkers have dealt with when taking care of some of my patients and no I dont work in a nursing home I work in a large hospital on prior/post surgery floor.
Dont let that stop you. Besides you have to stand out to get what you want sometimes. Life is too short to waste opportunities because of others. Good luck. Peay about it. Do some deep soul searching and think deeply about how much it would bother you.
Don't be scared if you really want to do it. However, occupations like medical assistants and nurses usually have a toxic culture an love to gossip, and it scares a lot of men away
Playing with the hair, I can never focus on the facts because you're touching and feeling your hair too much. It's distracting & irritating. So I couldn't view the whole video but helping patients doesn't necessarily mean breaking your back in the nursing homes. Patients who are suffering and in pain are expected to be in troubled moods, this is natural and comes with the territory even more so as a nurse. Many nurses are abused, or physically harmed/assaulted by patient's who may not even realize what they are doing, but definitely this horrible "con" isn't exclusive to Medical Assistant's but is very real possibility in all of health care. Nurse's are paid more an hour due to higher level of responsibility, the level of risk & stress increases with the education and pay reflects it, so it's not as though they're getting higher pay without any reasoning. If you prefer clinical or bed side type of care, or basically direct patient care, I'm not sure why you'd pursue MA. It is wasting time in my opinion, but I suppose maybe possible to find an employer that helps with tuition to return to school but I personally see as a waste. Do not be hung up on hourly rate/money, there are too many uncaring nurse's out there as it is. I think even CNA would make more sense, if you're going to pursue nursing and wish to do in stepping stones but MA is more for those who desire to be in the administration side of the facility with basic health care skills meant to admit patient's in or assist a provider, mostly minimal but critical role as the first one a patient encounter's can impact the experience & atmosphere of the appt or care situation.
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I wouldn't necessary say that it is low stress because when you are short staff it can be very stressful
TanyaCMA H Thats true, but I feel like the work itself isn’t stressful!
Especially if your in peds
One pro about getting your associates in Medical Assisting is pay for sure. You can easily get better pay with a degree. Plus, you may have better opportunities in management positions with an associates which also correlates with better pay.
That's not true. I have my certificate and my friend has her Associates...I make 5 dollars more than her. They want experience.
@@lilianasandoval2742 ooo!
@@lilianasandoval2742 associates does get promoted faster though, but i agree it all comes down to experience, but most people with associates in MA they can teach in college and make $$$$$$$
My professor has associates in MA and she teaches in my college, she makes $40-60 per hour, granted its not full time.
She told us you need a degree to get her position and to advance in managerial position (which tbh i dont like, i hate giving orders though i hate getting one its weird)
Here in Oregon I started as an MA at 18.99 an hour. It’s no nurses salary, BUT, I was pleased for what it is.
Yeah that is really good for a MA!!
Damn
Thats definitely due to the cost of living in Oregon. Wont get that much anywhere else unfortunately.
@Angello! R. agreed
One big benefit to becoming an MA in some places is that many health networks will offer tuition reimbursement if you do continue your education!
That is My plan I wanna finish hs then start MA then if I enjoy it I’ll work forward to being a nurse
Thank you for that ❤️
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Better to be something else. Literally CMA are underpaid (13-14 hour ave.) and you can earn more working at Walmart/target (14-16 hour). Heck, where I am a friend that works there gets paid 12 hour.
@@aseelalthary7777 same 🤝
This is actually my plan I’ll have my MA when I graduate highschool in 2022 and I’d like to get a job and hopefully a hospital will pay for my schooling to get my RN I am hoping to get my Masters and become a travel nurse
I'm a certified clinical medical assistant and I did a 6-month course with a local community college where I live. I got a job about 2 months after I got my certificate and certification with the NHA. I was lucky enough to get a job that quickly with no prior experience but school! My starting pay was $15 and I had to learn a lot. Luckily the company I work for is great! I do feel like I've learned more actually on the job than I did in school. I think being a CMA is amazing! I didn't even know there was a 2-year certificate for it either. But I'm very grateful for what I have.
I’m in a medical assisting program right now (yeah I know I’m a guy so it’s odd) and since the whole covid thing happened and everything is online I fear that once I graduate I won’t have really learned anything and that I’ll get my certificate going into the field without all the knowledge I need.
louie gonzalez I felt this I’m currently in the same situation
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The practice isn’t that difficult every med. instrument and procedure MA use are basic and simple. People would do it just fine by hands/job on training.
@@nunyabusiness3657 You’ll be fine and stay focused. Covid19 will be handled but keep your head up!
@tryna makeit Did you research a lot?
Great video! I’ve been a MA at a PCP office for 3 years. Now with COVID the stress has definitely increased. I totally agree with the provider causing stress. My doctor had a reputation of being difficult and not super friendly. It look me almost a year to learn how she likes things. It was tough at first but I didn’t give up and now I love working with her and she has definitely warmed up to me and we make a great team. For new MAs don’t be discouraged if you feel like you cannot handle your provider. Don’t quit, keep learning and always put 100% into your job and your provider will notice!
Do you work in a physician office? Or a doctor office?
From personal experience I would say associates is better just bc the pay difference is huge depending where you work. I would also say that the stress level depends on each clinic. Love your videos! They’re super cute 🥰
Thanks so much!
How much do they pay with an associates?
It was a short video but that is okay! lol i still really enjoyed watching this. I love that you did the pros and cons and from your perspective because everyone is going to feel differently. I am beginning my classes as an M.A so I appreciate that you made this video :)
Thank you!! Good luck to you, you got this!!
I have an Associates Degree in MA and I love it! I just graduated. It took 18 months! 🖤
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I start my official MA position in 2 weeks where I’ll be working in a high patient volume setting (atleast 80-100 ppl a day) I’m very nervous but I need the experience thank you for this video.
Did you go to school?
You’re do fine!!!!
How is it?
A great reason to get an associate degree in medical assisting over a diploma is to use as a stepping stone to expand your career. You can get great experience while working as an MA. You can go into Nursing, be a Physician Assistant.... Be a Physician. The possibility is endless.
Very true!! I agree :)
Angela Reneé I’m currently getting my associates degree. I will then go into nursing and the main goal is to be an physician. I started out as an CNA. So I’m climbing the ladder little by little. & I had loved my journey so far.
We can become a physicAn assistant with a certified ma right? Cause that’s what I want to do but right now I’m going for CMA and was hoping to move into physicAn assistant or rn
Being an MA has been a seriously stressful job ever since I started in 2016!!! And this is the second job I have had.
Very true!
Depends on the provider whether its a low stress job. In ob/gyn I had a provider who would see 50 pts and I was the only one rooming. He was an absolute sweetheart and never stressed me out.
On the other hand I had this Indo dr who was a bit of a jerk, very high maintenance and made working with him very stressful.
Very good point! The provider you work with makes a huge difference!!
Hey I was thinking about being MA. I was wondering about how hard the schooling was. Also I have a tad bit social anxiety, but also I love helping people. But I seem to stumble on my words sometimes lol. Do you have an anxieties and how do you overcome them in a work/job setting. ✨💕
Hey girl! The schooling wasn't too bad. It wasn't easy but it was doable. As for social anxiety, that will most likely go away with time and practice. You're really only talking to patients for a couple of minutes!
SOPHIA DANIELLE Okay thank you soo much❤️ I’m really eager to start learning but also a tad bit nervous.😊
Sabrina Brown I was nervous too! It totally normal
Schooling was not hard, just make sure to study, definitely can’t bs those tests 😅. Being a medical assistant has definitely helped me social skills in a lot of ways, took awhile but it helped build my confidence! Definitely find some friends that can help you study, it helps it go by better!
Rachel Faye I’m so bad at test.. 😭 I just get bad test anxiety and just forget this sometimes. I’ve gotten better. And thank you for the tips 💕
A very helpful video that was spot on!
I start my MA job November 4th! I’m super excited!!
Good luck!!
Oh my goodness I start back to work as an MA November 4th as well lol! We moved to the beach and I took a pt job on the boardwalk for the summer so am nervous to get back to the MA field. Good luck on your job!
How has it been? Do you like it?
You are very important and each part of the chain works with another and if one link breaks it makes the whole thing break. So what you do is very important and you are doing what an LPN would do. Some places will not hire RN's and some do, but it depends on where you work. RN's can do more but one place I know felt they do not do much more and they could get by with NP instead as the supervisor.
Someday when married you would be happy you have a 9AM-5PM job in most ways, because you can get the Holidays nd weekends off and work when the children are in school, once tht time comes. Summer may be the only problem? It takes time to learn and you have not been too long and think you will be GREAT at what you are doing. If you do plan to go further this would be wonderful too! You are learning a job that will take you to many places. You already have your background working as CNA. So you can do both. It is good you have looked at both sides of your position, and raises do come with time too. Each office does things a little differently, of course, and each physician handles his practice in different ways.
You did a wonderful job looking at both sides. Thanks for helping with this information it sure will help many, am sure.
Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate it :)
You should do the videos differences MAs in your country and MAs in Malaysia.. We do have very different work scope.. In Malaysia we do not have paramedic , but MAs work for ambulans, major in ER and certain in OT, clinics..
Really contemplating if I want to spend 2 years in school learning something I can learn on the job if hired. Also knowing you make the same as an STNA/CNA and that takes a lot less time and effort. My state doesn't require a degree to be a medical assistant, but some jobs do prefer of you have one. Still undecided
I am soon to start my schooling in the fall 2020 semester to become a MA & receive a certificate. Once those 9 months are over i plan on getting a job as an MA and also pursue an associates degree in nursing and a bsn after. My concern is only... is a position of being an MA available while also going to school. Will i not be able to work if im going to school at the same time or will i have a possible schedule to work things out? I loved your video, amazing content btw 💕💕
That’s an awesome plan! Maybe you can work part time as an MA while going to school?!
Thank you so much! You’re very kind
Thank you so much ☺️. I am going to get my certificate in M.A. and then get my Associate Degree 📜 in health administration, so that I will be able to make the most I can in this career. Because I am a MUCH older woman with a husband who is 15 years my senior, so I need to step it up for myself and my husband, now that our five children are all grown and out of the house. I want to be able to have myself ready for the day that God blesses us with GRANDCHILDREN ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘 thank you sweetheart
I’m very happy for you!❤️ you’re very welcome🙂
I’ve been a MA for 4 years and where I work at is very stressful. Some of our duties is RN work 🤔. I make 22 an hour. I live in the state of Missouri
Where at in Missouri do you live ? I live in Missouri too and I’m trying to figure out pay
@@paytons8067 Kansas City Missouri
I need to look for a new job lol I make just under 15 in my part of Ohio
Can you do a video on the schooling end of it, im looking to start at my community college and im adult learner and i want to know what im getting into
I plan on getting my certificate/non degree award to become an MA, I am drawn to it because it has so much variety. I did think about becoming a phlebotomist or straight medical billing and coding but again not much variety with those incase if I wanna go back to school and do something like PA, but that's a long shot so I'd like job security, and a raise in pay and also do you get benefits like health/dental insurance, 401k, paid sick leave etc?
Great Video and very informative. Thanks 😊
I think the associates degree is for working in hospitals. You have a nice voice btw!
Marina E. Aw thank you! That’s so sweet of you
I admire your videos very helpful
Good video☺️! Even the cons weren’t that bad honestly
Thank you! & right!! I love being a Medical Assistant 95% of the time!
SOPHIA DANIELLE 95 is good enough for me😆😆 can’t wait to start! I’m a cosmetologist/salon owner so I just wanted something that I could establish benefits with my career now since I’m self employed
Do you have any study tips for Anatomy and Physiology course? I'm struggle with that course because I dont know how to determine what is "useful" when everything in that course is important
I actually never took A&P! My MA program only had us take a human body course! But for that class I made a lot of flash cards!
My university offers a 2+2 program for medical assistants if you get associates you can get a bachelors in healthcare administration in 18mo. It’s a really good option for people who can’t decide whether they want to be on the administrative side of healthcare before they dedicate their time and money to it.
Shelbee Maree wow! That’s very cool! I’ve never heard of anything like that
The pay is a biggy between 9 months and associates degree . It's better to go for the degree not sure about 9 month program but doing an associates degree you have more options on types of work. Clinical, admistrative, phlebotomist and many other areas in medical field. But yea the Pay is the biggest difference and if you go and become a RMA then that ups yhe pay also.
It depends on a state and MA responsibility in the department, I cant believe some of you are saying you can learn on the job without going to school (* maybe you live in different states). As MA you still need to know the basic anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, med administration, sterile techniques, wound care, injections, blood draws, terminology, basic admin (insurance, hippa etc.. ), you should have a basic idea of normal lab values for the field, vitals, bedside manner, and patient care once you get into the field you build on that. Here in WA, I make 23$ (2 years as MA) which is not a good living wage here (sad I know) , unfortunately. MAs here do work under their license, so if you F upon patient care you will be responsible and it can cause harm to the patient. Here is my personal opinion, if you are a people-oriented looking for a high-demand, low to moderate paying healthcare job without the heaviness, stress and responsibility of a nurse then MA is for you. It is easy to switch departments and train in the field you like. I went through 2-year program and still felt like I needed more training, so I cant believe people do it in less. The good is also many MAs go into nursing and have a much smoother transition, they can also apply for PA school. So there is your career growth. If you decide a 2 year program get your Science classes through college, this will help cut down on time to get into RN school. Plus RN schools look favorably on people with health care experience
I got my certificate 4 months ago and just now started looking for a job because I had a new born. I’m soooo nervous to start applying and wondering what interview questions are like
Can guys do this/ would you recommend? After getting the MA certificate, you’re ready to work? If you go back to school do you start from 0?
It depends...if you plan on stopping as far as education and just become an MA than the certificate can be a good idea. If you however think you may want to continue your education the Associates is the best route, an Associates at a community college. For profit programs can be way more expensive and most likely the credits will not transfer should you choose to go for another degree...Hope this helps!
If you plan on moving forward with your education get the certificate and spend your time and money getting an ADN it’s the same two years an associate degree would be and you’ll make more money in the long run and you’ll have the medical experience
I’m having the same dilemma going to nursing school next year so I’m studying both out of massage school back 2014 only missing is becoming LMT and medical assistant to challenge the exam
Hello, thanks for your videos. I am a military spouse who has experience in working in Dialysis but I decided I did not want to make a career out of it. Now I am trying to decide if I want to go back to school to become a CMA or if I should do Phlebotomy,m? I’m unsure which one to choose from. I enjoy the patient care relationship and I enjoy helping people and am comfortable working with blood and sticking people. I enjoy taking vital signs. I never been good at school but I know if I pick something I like and enjoy I will stay focused and motivated, I am just unsure which to pick from the two. Wanted to ask for your thoughts and option. Thankyou!
Did u ever pick between the two and if so how’s the experience going I’m in the same boat wanted to do phlebotomy tuition is more affordable plus only take 3 months but family day it’s better to just do medical assisting beings u get more skills out of it! I’m honestly stuck!
I got a job as an MA but didn't need a certificate, I guess times have changed after COVID. or it depends on where you live idk, I see everyone saying they got certificates but I just got hired without one.
Can you do the blood pressure and pulse procedure please!
Do I need to take physics,chemistry and biology in high school to take Medical assistant courses for university?
Can you describe your study habits???😊 I've been told by some of my friends that Medical Terminology was the most challenging..true?
Study root words they're typically in most Medical terms
I need you honest opinion, I am deaf and have right side weakness but i can move around. Do you recommend this career to me? Any advice?
I got my certification may in high school and i never got a job after bc of college and i just couldn’t do full time. so it’s been some time since i’ve studied cma stuff im scared that im gonna get yelled at because i don’t know something or i forgot how to do it 😭
hey love your video ! I am thinking in becoming a medical assistant too and was wondering if you have to be certified to work as a medical assistant ?
Yes, you have to be certified within 6n months of being hired!
Vanessa Padilla Girl do it 😊 also you do need to be certified it all depends on the provider or facility but having your certificate will make a difference.
@@SOPHIADANIELLE OK thanks for the reply
@@vanessaguardado2 thanks for the tips I appreciate them !!
I’m about to start an online program for phlebotomy and MA. Because of Covid it’s online. I hope I’m able to have enough knowledge by the end of it.
You got this!! Hope everything goes well for you:)
@@SOPHIADANIELLE does an online program make it harder for people to find jobs? i heard on-hands training like at a school would more likely get you hired. thanks❤️❤️❤️❤️
I work as a home health MA. It's a slow pace office but the higher ups make it artificially stressful. Me pushing a paper isn't going to be the difference between life and death for a patient, if they get admitted to hospital sure we lose census but yet the RNs want report every day at xx:xx. I don't get to use my clinical stills but that's ok Im asocial so working in an office is easy but you get bored easily. I'm very stubborn and it helps dealing with multiple personalities in the office cause honestly everyone would piss me off. Horrible communication leads to errors. Md and RN egos get in the way of care. The good part I feel helpful in is explaining the process to my patients over the phone cause so many are confused about the horrible way american health system is run.
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I am in Tx and the most i was paid was $13. And we busted our asses and did so much work. Not worth it for me. We were treated like the lowest on the totem pole and over worked.
Agreed! Doctors can be so mean as well!
That’s crazy! Here in Washington starting pay is $17- 19 most places with top pay being like $28
hi i’m 18 and graduated hs a few months ago and am interested in Ma, how is the workload and if I wanna get a associate degree how do I get it?
Which is better to apply for CNA or Medical assistant?
I got 3 years of school..... and study no joke like a doctor.... we have to study like them ... wow i live in the wrong place 😂
gurl you might as well have became a nurse at the 2 year mark.
Is there a difference in having a certificate vs an associates? I mean regarding pay and finding a job?
Nay's Kitchen yes. AS degree gets paid more due to more knowledge and clinical training. You will get a job faster with an degree. It’s two years but it’s worth it. Certificate is only 9 months like she says. They get paid. 11-12 an hr. With AS degree starting off is 15 hr
@@KilpatrickErin I did a 6-month program with the local community college for clinical medical assistant and my starting pay was $15.
Coushatta Person that’s good. In my case with previous medical background there will be pay competition & I will be granted higher pay. But for start off with AS yes 15 if already previous healthcare experience can be looking at 18. It just depends where you go. Some will give you 15 for no previous medical background with just a program certificate others will give you higher pay just gotta know where to work and who to look for in the medical industry
I recommend you go for AS if you want to pursue nursing school you will get some credits you can bypass in nursing school. It’s best to go for AS in MA if you want to level up and medical field is ur calling. Some go for program/diploma/certificate & usually stop there.
I'm going to disagree with low stress. I work in a general clinic and we see anywhere from 50-60 patients a day.
Wow that’s a lot!! In OB/GYN the average is about 30 I would say! I guess it depends on the department you work in and how many patients you see !😊
@@SOPHIADANIELLE for sure. Today was especialy busy. Lord we had 72 patients. 😅
Was going to school for 9 months stressful?
I’m only asking because where I live they have 10 months opportunities for MA
It wasn’t too bad!!
Im in a 16 month program i just finished my anatomy and physiology class in 4 weeks. I think its stressful but doable. Idk how people hold full time jobs, kids and school though. If that helps anyone with their decision.
I work front office as a MA and I’m on my second day and it’s stressful. You have to take in so much. I pray this is just a phase and i can look back and say wow i remember i didnt know how to do anything lol.
Liya Walston you’ll get the hang of it. It will pass. I’ve been a CMA for 5 years now.
Lovee it should get better once you learn it. You have only started and you are in training yet. People know more than you just because they have been there longer. Take notes and listen as they teach and then you do it and soon you will know. If you forget or have a question never think it is wrong to ask, it is better to ask than make a mistake. You will be fine. No matter what job you do you will not know it all when you first begin. It takes a little time and you will be really great at it sooner than you think! "practice makes perfect" as they say!
has it gotten better?
Im taking MA courses in PA
Can a medical assistant work in an ER?
thank u for sharing very nice video
I plan to get a Medical assistant certificate before pursuing my bachelors in something that's easy that pays a lot
haha i laughed so hard when you said apple cider vinegar bc i do the same thing!!
How do students deal with plebotomy part of school
I’m a cna and honestly I’ve been doing this for so long I am not happy. Maybe being in a different environment will be better. I always admired the girls in the doctors office. I’m meant for the medical field but I am easily burned out lol
Im in School right now to become a medical assistant. How many if any men do you have working with you as a CMA? I don’t see it that often
Not too many men at all!! Definitely a demand for them though!
Yup I am also a male MA student. LETS GOOOOO
I’m trying to decide if I want to get my certification or my associates, what’s the difference in them?
PAY!!!!
Madalynn Millspaugh you can ask for more money with your associates.
@@judywilliams6623 no offense but that's true depending on your experience, country/state, and other factors
They will pay you a little more and Some places like hospitals will hire you with less experience if you have an associate degree.
It doesn't make a lot of difference work wise since you can get hired almost anywhere with just a certification.
Also if you want to transfer and get a bachelor in science or something like that you can get your associates first
any advice ? so i have been looking for an MA job for over a year now and no one wants to hire me , like i been trying so hard to find a job its crazy like i really just want to give up. it feels like i got a degree for nothing
I had this same problem, go through a temp agency and make sure they specialize in getting CMA's in a hospital or clinic. I went through a temp agency and that's how I got a job. Good luck on your job search don't give up, hope this helps❤
I'm not trying to be that person who gives advice you already tried but did you try indeed I saw a lot on there
@@roslyngordon4596 lol sometimes indeed doesn't update there jobs, and the ones that are not hiring anymore be 17 to 30 days old, people don't notice that it be literally most of the jobs that be that old depending on the location
I just don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I graduated 2 years ago and still have not been hired. I think I’m going to but give up and go back to school.
aminah shar don’t give up! The right clinic will hire you! Maybe try to change up your resume? Good luck!
Dont give up!! I finished my RMA program last year and I JUST got a great career. It takes time, but you will get it, I promise you!
Im sorry but do t give up it'll happen for you🙏🏾..did you have an clinical externship?
@@SOPHIADANIELLE Think you. I've changed my resume constantly.
@@shanoradickerson1059 I am trying to stick with it but i really need to work. If i still have no luck by next fall, i am going to start my pre reqs for nursing. I did have an externship that i absolutely enjoyed. I woke up every morning so excited to go to clinicals.
The pay in my state is like 30k...thats so little omgggg 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
annette lathan Rent here is $2,500+/month so thats 30k/yr in rent....crazy right?! Its impossible to survive on just one income of 30k. I think nursing might be the better option 🤔
In my area it’s the mid to high 20,000 😒
aminah shar idk why the pay is so low 😌 ppl at mcdonalds make more yearly
it beats working at mc donalds
Here in Texas, I am a pediatric medical assistant, and I make $20 an hour.
Wait I’m confused? You went for 9 months? My college told me it can take 1 1/2 year and maybe longer due to however long it takes me to graduate like part time can take longer but full time is 1 1/2 year and depending on credits etc. I’m confused??
For the technical diploma (degree) .
That’s what the advisor told me since I’m going to start to be a Mexican assistant..
Btw your bug says Wisconsin I’m from Wi too!!
Where would I go to get started in some classes for CMA
Local technical college!
For my college to get the certification you are required to do 2 year
Every school/state is different!
Yeah everywhere is different. I've seen where if you go to a trade school you can finish in 9-10 months but the price is really expensive. Community college is more affordable and it's she l about 18 months. Just depend what you feel is better for you
I am inexperienced with no degree or certificate and I got hired as a CMA. I'm a little nervous because it looks fun but something I never really had an interest for like I do makeup. I dont have much knowledge on the medical field and these comments making me nervous
You got this!! You’ll learn lots on the job!!
me too! i’m starting as well soon. how are you doing?!
it takes 3 years in my country
Your picture does so well with this statement lol
Your username fits very well too
Do you have to go to college and graduate from college to go to medical school....
Yes
Are there evening jobs available as a medical assistant?
Not that I’m aware of!! Maybe somewhere though!?
I’m working on my associates degree for MA and my starting pay will be $13
Jaimie Bowen oh no sweetie
Mighty Hex the pay just recently went up from $10 and the cost of living is low where I live
I’m just a CNA and I make $13.50
I’m a DSP and I make $13 too it’s sad how fast food workers get paid more than us.
I’m an EMT and I make $13 too. Sucks that the people who help others and save lives get paid less than fast food workers
But u can give shots and stuff
Yep! We give a lot of shots!
Do you use math daily in the medical assisting program? I’m so bad with math
Only for medication calculations. Its really easy though
Not too much math, just a little in pharmacology! Its easy once you get the hang of it though!! (and you can use a calculator!)
just drug calc, but it's fairly simple especially because of calculators.
I suck at math too! But there’s only pharmacology which is drug calculations, it’s not too complicated once you learn, you’ll be fine :)
When you're doing the test you have to do math for basic pharmacology and conversions but honestly I've been with my work for a whole year and I never use math.
I hate been a medical assistant, is heavy burden, stressful, dealing with difficult patients, difficult physicians is CRAZY, you will get burnout easily, not worth it. Sophie you go on the patients need good MA to help them.
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Honestly those are not bad cons....everyone in the medical field deals with mean patients at times and pay depends on where you work.I don't see any of those as being cons.Way better than being a CNA I'm sure.But thanks great video
You're right! The pros definitely outweigh the cons! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I've done patient care for 3 years and I can definitely say that dealing with rude/mean patients is a con. Not everyone is mean but not everyone is nice either. No one enjoys being cursed out, physical hurt or mistreated by others. Which is what me and my coworkers have dealt with when taking care of some of my patients and no I dont work in a nursing home I work in a large hospital on prior/post surgery floor.
Most places near me want CMA.
Yes, many do but not all. Keep trying!
@@MJCoachthecoach Thanks! I actually am a CMA.
@@Michael-fb5ek Oh, that is excellent! Sorry friend I wasn’t aware! I wish you the best!!
Don't be an MA for the rest of your life. NO on number 4
Damn I’m interested in it now and all I see is women. Not being sexist just an observation
Dont let that stop you. Besides you have to stand out to get what you want sometimes. Life is too short to waste opportunities because of others. Good luck. Peay about it. Do some deep soul searching and think deeply about how much it would bother you.
Don't be scared if you really want to do it. However, occupations like medical assistants and nurses usually have a toxic culture an love to gossip, and it scares a lot of men away
I was a male MA. Great life!
No thank you. This is inaccurate in a lot of aspects.
Can you date me😍
number 5 is cap
Playing with the hair, I can never focus on the facts because you're touching and feeling your hair too much. It's distracting & irritating. So I couldn't view the whole video but helping patients doesn't necessarily mean breaking your back in the nursing homes. Patients who are suffering and in pain are expected to be in troubled moods, this is natural and comes with the territory even more so as a nurse. Many nurses are abused, or physically harmed/assaulted by patient's who may not even realize what they are doing, but definitely this horrible "con" isn't exclusive to Medical Assistant's but is very real possibility in all of health care. Nurse's are paid more an hour due to higher level of responsibility, the level of risk & stress increases with the education and pay reflects it, so it's not as though they're getting higher pay without any reasoning. If you prefer clinical or bed side type of care, or basically direct patient care, I'm not sure why you'd pursue MA. It is wasting time in my opinion, but I suppose maybe possible to find an employer that helps with tuition to return to school but I personally see as a waste. Do not be hung up on hourly rate/money, there are too many uncaring nurse's out there as it is. I think even CNA would make more sense, if you're going to pursue nursing and wish to do in stepping stones but MA is more for those who desire to be in the administration side of the facility with basic health care skills meant to admit patient's in or assist a provider, mostly minimal but critical role as the first one a patient encounter's can impact the experience & atmosphere of the appt or care situation.
This was a very rude comment. I’m not sure why you’re so worked up over this