I start an MA program in 2 days and i’m EXCITED! As a young mom (21) who was going through depression for years and never had a plan or motivation to pursue a career this is big for me. I don’t mind being looked down upon by people in higher positions because just a few months ago I couldn’t see myself doing anything in life. This is me showing myself that I can apply myself and be something so i’ll take whatever comes with the experience. Maybe later on i’ll end up furthering my education and moving up the ladder 💖
Amen to this love. I pray that all goes well in Jesus’ name amen amen and amen. I’m in the same spot. 21 a mom and wanting to go into this field of work. I was down a lot at a losing and told myself I couldn’t do the work and I couldn’t do jobs like nursing. But this year will be different, we will show ourselves how much we really can do when I our minds are out to it and when God is in His rightful place in our lives we can do it all. You got this. And I know you’ll be soo proud of your self and the beautiful things you accomplish in life. Have a blessed one. I wish you nothing but great thing and I pray your journey in this field is filled with nothing but blessings, happiness, and fulfillment.💕
I’m glad that you said it’s okay to have Medical Assistant as a long term career. Almost everybody I know says to go for nursing instead of MA. But if I find a good job I think I would be happy with being a MA.
Yeah, and also you can still transition into other careers too, I feel like it’s not that bad. I really just want to become one to get some type of work experience
I’ve been a ma for almost two years, your looked down upon by EVERYONE. Nurses and other providers. Not appreciated for anything. RNs are treated like Queens.
Yes!!👏When she said that I felt so much better. To me, being an MA is a step up from being a CNA yet I won’t have to deal with the b.s. + additional stress that nurses do. So it’s a win for me !! Screw what everyone else thinks. It pays the bills.
I have 3 more months until I go into my externship, and medical assistant wasn’t my first choice but I agree it’s a great way to get myself introduced into the medical field. In the future I plan to go to school to become an ultrasound technician, and I told myself if I can graduate and become an RMA I will continue with school to become an ultrasound tech
This is exactly why I wanted to start off as a Medical Assistant after I graduate this year. I feel like it’s a good stepping stone, & want to start off entry level or at the bottom and collect terminology and being around doctors etc. before just simply jumping into Nursing immediately lol. I gotta feel it out first, thanks for the advice!
Went to MA school for 12wks, never had the opportunity to do an externship. After much applying here and there, with God’s help got hired . Starting within few days but nervous as hell. Pray for me🙏
Thank u sis 💓 i really needed to hear this... for a long time I put it off and I got 3 kids single mom and finally figured it out. Hearing ur confidence and seeing a young black woman like me making it is my new journey in life
Currently about to start my 8 month program at Concorde and I’m watching medical assistant videos like crazy. I’m very excited thank you for the details plz do more ! Btw I’m interested in being a OBGYN CMA.
thank you so much for this. first time watching your channel, & I already loved your vibe! I feel so passionate about doing this as a career & i ain’t letting nobody stop me! I loved this! God bless you!💛
@@ginavilla8025 hi lovely! You’ve got this babe trust me. I’m not a big school person but put the work in get the results you want! Believe in yourself
i start my program in 6 DAYSSS. I'm so so so very excited ! not nervous at all, certainly looking forward to it, I'm 100% sure of my choice and will do and Try my absolute best
Great video! I'm praying to start the medical assisting program this fall (2022). I have all of the requirements needed for the program completed. I hope to work in an OBGYN clinic once I become certified. I do want to try pediatrics, urgent care, and primary care as well. We'll see. ☺️
Thank you for this very informational video! I start in the Fall after being a CNA for almost 6 years. I didn't get into Nursing this year but I want something different than CNA and this seems right up my alley. Who knows maybe I'll just stay an MA!
@@odalyportillo9362 it really depends- CNA is more physical than MA, but if your ultimate goal is nursing then it’s easier to transition as a CNA than an MA. It all really depends on your ultimate goal.
@@odalyportillo9362i personally don’t think so I think if you potentially want to move up in the field a medical assistant is the route in comparison to a CNA bb plus they offer the bridge program from MA to LVN/RN and I feel like MA will put you a bit closer to understanding the other role then a CNA but that’s just my opinion lol
😭🥰 please keep these videos coming girl I love your strive. Great motivation for me I’ll be done in September. I’m using it as a stepping stone and then work myself up.
I've been looking into med school for medical assistant for awhile now and i appreciate you doing this video, it definitely gives me more thought as to if this is the right choice for me.
Thank you for your video you are right there is a stepping stones and doing things and I believe in that so much I started out as a certified CNA then a dialysis technician a certified phlebotomist and now the medical assistant I have worked in dialysis centers I have worked in the hospital that has urgent care and I worked in occupational medicine so I did both sides and take of patients and occupational medicine I also work at internal medicine with adults and pediatric. Now going to start working in a gynecologist office I just wanted a little heads up at how things run so thank you so much for your video and listening to the things you were saying really it. I went to college and got my medical assistant so I got associate applied science degree upstate they don't have short programs for the medical assistant you have to go through the college which is a two-year program
@@ariyellemalone I’m currently on week two of externship and it’s been awesome! I got placed in a GI clinic and the staff at all so nice I feel so lucky
I agree with your cons. I’m starting nursing school in September and it’s hard to work in a doctors office with the hours they need you 😩. Im looking into home health aid while im in school it’s a bit more flexible
Ima registered MA and phlebotomist with my CPR certification. I live i New Orleans . I wish we had the opportunities you named . It’s hard to make a career doing MA jobs .
No, begin with ma then into nursing. I jumped into nursing right away. I was seeing stars I quit. I struggled but never succeeded. Nursing requires a lot of effort also, u must have started from somewhere. Ma should be ur starting point. I'm trying to pursue it in another way, determined to knock it out. Just blv in yourself n be determined. Think if others can do it, I can too
I start school June 28th never been in the medical field super nervous……. I was a driver for FedEx so completely different pace but I’m excited for this new chapter any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated
You got this! I am a teacher and seriously thinking to change career and do something like MA. How are you finding MA school? Is it Associate degree or a certificate for you? I am looking for some online program since I work.
So, I'm currently doing the last few weeks of my clinicals and then externship. Each day I feel like I'm getting a little better with clinical skills, but at the same time I'm not sure if it's enough to do well in externship. If I practiced these skills everyday maybe, but unfortunately my MA clinical skills course is only 1 day a week through my community college. I'm trying to learn and remember everything to the best my ability but, I still can't help but feel like, maybe healthcare isn't for me. Idk? haha
The good thing is that you will be helped, you’ll have a preceptor who will be with you and show you the robes. They know that you’re still a student, so you won’t be alone during your externship look at it as another class. You will be having hands on experience with the things you’re learning in school. Don’t be so hard on yourself you’re learning and they know that. You’ll get it! ☺️☺️☺️🦋🦋🦋 keep going. & speak positive during the process if your heart is in it, it’s for you. I wish you the best.
Congratulations on becoming a medical assistant! I’m in school now to become a medical assistant now, so nervous are the exams hard and wt about EKG, phlebotomy???
Hey girly!! You’ve got this, it’s not super hard it all depends on the work you put in. & the more you do EKGs and phlebotomy the easier it gets, everything takes practice. Depending on the clinic you work in you may not even do those things. You will be trained well before anything so don’t be too worried!
Can you explain everything you did to become a MA without any schooling pls! I wanna start my MA after I get my associates in science in December and I wanted to go for MA but don’t know where to start 🥲
Some places don’t require you to be a certified medical assistant. If you have experience in an office or a clinic setting sometimes that’ll be enough. Most places are only hiring people who have their certifications and I know many people who are working and their jobs are now paying for them to become certified you get paid more with a certification as well.
@@Shakyraspeaks oh wow! Thank you for replying I’ve been wanting to start going to school to be a MA to get the feel of working with doctors an stuff! How long from start to finish did it take you to get yours?
I graduated 2020 and went straight to nursing school but took a leave after one semester. Couldn't go back to school since I have some debt. Once I pay it off ive been thinking of transferring to a community college and becoming an MA. I'm starting to doubt nursing is for me 😅
@@amayae838I just went back this semester to finish my first year. I still don't know what I'm doing if I should be a nurse or not but I need to do something 😭
@@amayae838im going through the same thing right now I got my cna and never worked as one I didn’t like the experience so that’s why I feel medical assistant is the one for me
I'm in school to be a Medical Assistant and I almost done, but it's something I don't see myself doing for years. I am just using it as a stepping stone to get into Nursing school. I am just worried about finding a job because I don't have the experience and i am changing careers. It may take me awhile to get the hang of being a Medical Assistant it's something new and different for me. @Nurse Kyra
The great thing about healthcare is that it really won’t be difficult for you to find a job. People understand you’re new and they’ll be willing to help you. I understand the fear of the unknown but you’re on the path & you’ve got this! Stay encouraged. Are you still in school?
Hello! I have interviews to become a medical assistant with no experience at all. The only Issue I’m a little nervous about the medication part. I know whenever you bring the patient in you go over their medication with them but some big words are hard for me to pronounce. And tips about that? I’m a smart person for sure but it’s just that one thing lol
@@Shakyraspeaks I always worry about the little things😂😂😂but I just wanna be the best. I’m coming in working with people who are certified and have a lot of experience so of course I’ll be the new girl lol. I just wanna do a good job. I really hope I like this job and it’s worth it. I’m looking to stay at 1 job and stick it out. I only have office experience within the hospital so I’m super nervous. I just know it’s a busy place and the MA’s see like 25 patients a day. I would have rather worked in a doctors office but I guess everything happens for a reason, wish me luck lol
Hey I’m thinking about becoming a medical assistant but I’m scared of blood what’s advice would you give me for someone that scared of blood and working with patients.
Im currently working as an MA and getting trained because I’m not certified. I already knew how to draw blood from my previous job but idk if I should still get certified? My goal is to go to med school so the clinical experience is a pro. I still don’t know if getting certified would be worth it but what if I need to change jobs? When I was applying for my current position I got a lot of interviews (no MA certification is required in FL) but I had a hard time getting a position because I can only do part time while studying for the MCAT 🥴
Internal medicine is not as fast paced as pediatrics in my opinion but it’s still great. I like being up and active since peds has so many vaccinations you’re always moving. Internal medicine your day really depends on the patients you see it may not be as consistent but it’s still great.
Single mom here 🤔 Thinking of becoming a MA to work in sports medicine or orthopedics and hopefully I can become a PT Or a OT after 😅 Also I saw MA can work hospital 12 hrs shift in my state or Prn. Lets see how it goes😀
I just recently graduated as a Medical Assistant it’s been very hard getting a job as Medical Assistant a lot of these clinics want the medical assistant to be bilingual, so discouraging but I’m not going to give up I’m going to keep sending out my resume
You should have gone to a school that offered internship. Where I'm from they call it field placement. Which is basically working in your field for free while attending school. When you're finished school you're most likely offered the job. Plus the schools guarantee you work.
Hey I'm medical assistant too.i want to ask if medical assistant got any vacancy in Saudi Arabia becoz like nurses they say the salary is high there.any comment help tq
I’m in school now for CMA and didn’t realize there was a difference. I’m on an associate degree program and we are taught clinical skills like doing injections etc along with the administrate skills as well.
I am a CNA/ CMA and have being working as a CNA for over 10 years but I have decided to work as a CMA what website can I go to study to be a certified CMA.
I am a MA, saw your comment. Since you haven’t had a response I will respond to you. The pay varies but usually a Medical Assistant with no experience can get an average pay starting from $12-$16 an hour. Private clinics usually pay lower but if you start in a system like Harris Health System you can get paid $18 an hour but you have to be certified and have CPR certification as well.
I start an MA program in 2 days and i’m EXCITED! As a young mom (21) who was going through depression for years and never had a plan or motivation to pursue a career this is big for me. I don’t mind being looked down upon by people in higher positions because just a few months ago I couldn’t see myself doing anything in life. This is me showing myself that I can apply myself and be something so i’ll take whatever comes with the experience. Maybe later on i’ll end up furthering my education and moving up the ladder 💖
You got this!! I hope you find many opportunities to learn and grow on your journey. Wishing you the best beautiful.
Amen to this love. I pray that all goes well in Jesus’ name amen amen and amen. I’m in the same spot. 21 a mom and wanting to go into this field of work. I was down a lot at a losing and told myself I couldn’t do the work and I couldn’t do jobs like nursing. But this year will be different, we will show ourselves how much we really can do when I our minds are out to it and when God is in His rightful place in our lives we can do it all. You got this. And I know you’ll be soo proud of your self and the beautiful things you accomplish in life. Have a blessed one. I wish you nothing but great thing and I pray your journey in this field is filled with nothing but blessings, happiness, and fulfillment.💕
@alandriajones2558 amennnn!!! So proud of you for this mindset it will take you far. God is absolutely with you on this journey.
I’m glad that you said it’s okay to have Medical Assistant as a long term career. Almost everybody I know says to go for nursing instead of MA. But if I find a good job I think I would be happy with being a MA.
You can’t eat off it if you want to live comfy it’s a middle of the road career but you won’t be able to eat good…..
Yeah, and also you can still transition into other careers too, I feel like it’s not that bad. I really just want to become one to get some type of work experience
I’ve been a ma for almost two years, your looked down upon by EVERYONE. Nurses and other providers. Not appreciated for anything. RNs are treated like Queens.
Plus the Pay is trash and your treated as disposable even though there is a shortage of medical assistants.
Yes!!👏When she said that I felt so much better. To me, being an MA is a step up from being a CNA yet I won’t have to deal with the b.s. + additional stress that nurses do. So it’s a win for me !! Screw what everyone else thinks. It pays the bills.
I have 3 more months until I go into my externship, and medical assistant wasn’t my first choice but I agree it’s a great way to get myself introduced into the medical field. In the future I plan to go to school to become an ultrasound technician, and I told myself if I can graduate and become an RMA I will continue with school to become an ultrasound tech
This is exactly why I wanted to start off as a Medical Assistant after I graduate this year. I feel like it’s a good stepping stone, & want to start off entry level or at the bottom and collect terminology and being around doctors etc. before just simply jumping into Nursing immediately lol. I gotta feel it out first, thanks for the advice!
Yes it’s a great place to start! You’re so welcome!
Going to school to become a medical assistant. Can’t wait until I start my journey ☺️
Yaaay! So happy for you!
Same. Just waiting on my financial aid to clear & highschool transcripts to be sent over to see if I'm exempted from a mandatory entrence exam
Wishing you the best!
Me too . I'm excited
Good luck honey 🥰😩
Went to MA school for 12wks, never had the opportunity to do an externship. After much applying here and there, with God’s help got hired . Starting within few days but nervous as hell. Pray for me🙏
Everything you need is inside of you, you’ve got this wishing you the best on your journey
If you mind me asking, which school did you go to??
Thank u sis 💓 i really needed to hear this... for a long time I put it off and I got 3 kids single mom and finally figured it out. Hearing ur confidence and seeing a young black woman like me making it is my new journey in life
Aww thank you! You’ve got this! I am rooting for you beautiful!
Did you finish the program?
I did and I love what I do now.... sometimes u never knw where your inspiration can come from.... I'm telling you my life has changed alot
Currently about to start my 8 month program at Concorde and I’m watching medical assistant videos like crazy. I’m very excited thank you for the details plz do more ! Btw I’m interested in being a OBGYN CMA.
I went to concorde too. I just graduated and I start my new job tomorrow. I am very excited.
@@badromancelover1 how's yournew job?
@@Crueltyfree28 I love it. I'm working in family practice and all my coworkers are nice.
@@badromancelover1 well I'm so happy for you and need to do it this year because I'm on my 30s right now I think I'm so old for school
Same I been a CNA for 10 years I’m ready for something new
I bet Medical Assistants get tired of hearing “are you a Nurse”. And then there are those that tells patients they are a nurse 🙈😂
I’m in school now for MA. I’m so excited to get out in the field and start my journey!
You go girl!! You’ve got this!
thank you so much for this. first time watching your channel, & I already loved your vibe! I feel so passionate about doing this as a career & i ain’t letting nobody stop me! I loved this! God bless you!💛
Thank you so much! Blessings to you babe! This is a wonderful career!
I just started last week but I’m feeling a bit nervous that I won’t be able to pass the class since I’m not good at lectures/reading
@@ginavilla8025 hi lovely! You’ve got this babe trust me. I’m not a big school person but put the work in get the results you want! Believe in yourself
i start my program in 6 DAYSSS. I'm so so so very excited ! not nervous at all, certainly looking forward to it, I'm 100% sure of my choice and will do and Try my absolute best
Yayyy!! You’ve got this
Is it worth it in ur opinion? I’m a cna now in a hospital looking to do more. I start class June 1st
Love your positivity ❤️ I start MA school next month and I can’t wait!!!!!!
Yayyyy!!
Great video! I'm praying to start the medical assisting program this fall (2022). I have all of the requirements needed for the program completed. I hope to work in an OBGYN clinic once I become certified. I do want to try pediatrics, urgent care, and primary care as well. We'll see. ☺️
Thank you for this very informational video! I start in the Fall after being a CNA for almost 6 years. I didn't get into Nursing this year but I want something different than CNA and this seems right up my alley. Who knows maybe I'll just stay an MA!
Everything will fall into place!! You’ve got this! Rooting for your journey.
Do you think that being a CNA is better than being a medical assistant?
@@odalyportillo9362 it really depends- CNA is more physical than MA, but if your ultimate goal is nursing then it’s easier to transition as a CNA than an MA. It all really depends on your ultimate goal.
@@odalyportillo9362 nooooo lol
@@odalyportillo9362i personally don’t think so I think if you potentially want to move up in the field a medical assistant is the route in comparison to a CNA bb plus they offer the bridge program from MA to LVN/RN and I feel like MA will put you a bit closer to understanding the other role then a CNA but that’s just my opinion lol
😭🥰 please keep these videos coming girl I love your strive. Great motivation for me I’ll be done in September. I’m using it as a stepping stone and then work myself up.
I won’t let up girl! You got this! Thank you for watching! Send me questions or video ideas to my Instagram!
Queen u are a whole vibe😎🍃🌬🌸 start MA on the 30th of this month. Graduation June 2022🏥👩⚕️💉🥼🩺
You are so sweet thank you! It’ll fly by! Stay strong 🥰
You are gorgeous and so intelligent. Great blessings on your career journey ✨✨
I've been looking into med school for medical assistant for awhile now and i appreciate you doing this video, it definitely gives me more thought as to if this is the right choice for me.
I’m so happy this helped you!!! You’re gonna be amazing!
I have been a medical assistant for 25 years and love it. Now I am older and going to start remote medical assistant.
This is phenomenal work for medical administrative assistant candidates. It's great to view. Please continue future content
Thank you for your video you are right there is a stepping stones and doing things and I believe in that so much I started out as a certified CNA then a dialysis technician a certified phlebotomist and now the medical assistant I have worked in dialysis centers I have worked in the hospital that has urgent care and I worked in occupational medicine so I did both sides and take of patients and occupational medicine I also work at internal medicine with adults and pediatric. Now going to start working in a gynecologist office I just wanted a little heads up at how things run so thank you so much for your video and listening to the things you were saying really it. I went to college and got my medical assistant so I got associate applied science degree upstate they don't have short programs for the medical assistant you have to go through the college which is a two-year program
You’re a rockstar!!!!
This was so helpful thank you! I have 3 weeks until externship I can’t wait 😍
Cheers! 🤍
How was it?
@@ariyellemalone I’m currently on week two of externship and it’s been awesome! I got placed in a GI clinic and the staff at all so nice I feel so lucky
Love that!
I agree with your cons. I’m starting nursing school in September and it’s hard to work in a doctors office with the hours they need you 😩. Im looking into home health aid while im in school it’s a bit more flexible
You’ve got this !
Love your attitude, your insight and honest, beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Ima registered MA and phlebotomist with my CPR certification. I live i New Orleans . I wish we had the opportunities you named . It’s hard to make a career doing MA jobs .
Thank you for this and your professionalism!
You are absolutely right about everything, pros and cons
So proud of you!! 🎉
🥺🥺thank youuuu best 💕
I needed watch this , I'm in school for MA
You’ve got this!
Do you have business email to be contacted or SC?
My email drea.houston07@gmail.com if you don't have business email
And ❤❤
Yes, Shakyra.refined@gmail.com
CNA exam is very difficult to pass, I can't believe i failed after studying with so many materials😞
Hey girl, it is okay. Take it again!! You’ve got it do not let this stop you 🤍
Great video. Also, I love your hair!
Thank you for watching! And thank you for the compliment. 🥰
I appreciate this video, thank you!
Great job. I LOVE this 👍
Thank you! ❤️❤️
You have good vibes/ energy…. I love it!!!! 😍
Thank you!!
I love being a medical assistant
No, begin with ma then into nursing. I jumped into nursing right away. I was seeing stars I quit. I struggled but never succeeded. Nursing requires a lot of effort also, u must have started from somewhere. Ma should be ur starting point. I'm trying to pursue it in another way, determined to knock it out. Just blv in yourself n be determined. Think if others can do it, I can too
I start school June 28th never been in the medical field super nervous……. I was a driver for FedEx so completely different pace but I’m excited for this new chapter any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated
You got this! I am a teacher and seriously thinking to change career and do something like MA. How are you finding MA school? Is it Associate degree or a certificate for you? I am looking for some online program since I work.
Thank you so much for your encouraging words.❤️❤️
So, I'm currently doing the last few weeks of my clinicals and then externship. Each day I feel like I'm getting a little better with clinical skills, but at the same time I'm not sure if it's enough to do well in externship. If I practiced these skills everyday maybe, but unfortunately my MA clinical skills course is only 1 day a week through my community college. I'm trying to learn and remember everything to the best my ability but, I still can't help but feel like, maybe healthcare isn't for me. Idk? haha
The good thing is that you will be helped, you’ll have a preceptor who will be with you and show you the robes. They know that you’re still a student, so you won’t be alone during your externship look at it as another class. You will be having hands on experience with the things you’re learning in school. Don’t be so hard on yourself you’re learning and they know that. You’ll get it! ☺️☺️☺️🦋🦋🦋 keep going. & speak positive during the process if your heart is in it, it’s for you. I wish you the best.
@@Shakyraspeaks Thanks, I appreciate the words of encouragement. 🙂
Im going to Concord next month thanks for the tips im so excited!!
How much is the program in concord?
@@blackingingerpurrin $18,000
Thank you for your story. You are very helpful
Congratulations on becoming a medical assistant! I’m in school now to become a medical assistant now, so nervous are the exams hard and wt about EKG, phlebotomy???
Hey girly!! You’ve got this, it’s not super hard it all depends on the work you put in. & the more you do EKGs and phlebotomy the easier it gets, everything takes practice. Depending on the clinic you work in you may not even do those things. You will be trained well before anything so don’t be too worried!
I just became an MA with no schooling at all... I guess times have changed after COVID idk??? it's in a OBGYN clinic.
Some places don’t require school.
Can you explain everything you did to become a MA without any schooling pls! I wanna start my MA after I get my associates in science in December and I wanted to go for MA but don’t know where to start 🥲
Some places don’t require you to be a certified medical assistant. If you have experience in an office or a clinic setting sometimes that’ll be enough. Most places are only hiring people who have their certifications and I know many people who are working and their jobs are now paying for them to become certified you get paid more with a certification as well.
@@Shakyraspeaks oh wow! Thank you for replying I’ve been wanting to start going to school to be a MA to get the feel of working with doctors an stuff! How long from start to finish did it take you to get yours?
No problem You’re welcome!! It took me 8 months
You my MA sister girlllllll I am taking my course next year. I appreciate you video can you upload more??? Have you worked in dermatology???
I will be making more very soon! I have not worked in dermatology but I’ve always thought about that!
I’m going for medical assistant I hope to get a job in an urgent care
Don’t recommend they treat you bad in those especially if it’s an AFC I’d recommend a doctors office or hospital
I graduated 2020 and went straight to nursing school but took a leave after one semester. Couldn't go back to school since I have some debt. Once I pay it off ive been thinking of transferring to a community college and becoming an MA. I'm starting to doubt nursing is for me 😅
i’m almost done with pre req.. and also don’t think nursing is for me
@@amayae838I just went back this semester to finish my first year. I still don't know what I'm doing if I should be a nurse or not but I need to do something 😭
@@amayae838im going through the same thing right now I got my cna and never worked as one I didn’t like the experience so that’s why I feel medical assistant is the one for me
I’ve heard that it’s difficult to find a job as a MA if you’re not bilingual? I’m located in California soo maybe that’s just here? idk 🤷🏾♀️
It could possibly be because of the area that you are in. This is not the case for my location and many other places.
Bilingual? Meaning knowing spanish?
I'm in school to be a Medical Assistant and I almost done, but it's something I don't see myself doing for years. I am just using it as a stepping stone to get into Nursing school. I am just worried about finding a job because I don't have the experience and i am changing careers. It may take me awhile to get the hang of being a Medical Assistant it's something new and different for me. @Nurse Kyra
The great thing about healthcare is that it really won’t be difficult for you to find a job. People understand you’re new and they’ll be willing to help you. I understand the fear of the unknown but you’re on the path & you’ve got this! Stay encouraged. Are you still in school?
Hello! I have interviews to become a medical assistant with no experience at all. The only Issue I’m a little nervous about the medication part. I know whenever you bring the patient in you go over their medication with them but some big words are hard for me to pronounce. And tips about that? I’m a smart person for sure but it’s just that one thing lol
Oh girl that happens lol. Practice makes perfect the doctors can’t even pronounce the medications sometimes just continue to practice.
@@Shakyraspeaks I always worry about the little things😂😂😂but I just wanna be the best. I’m coming in working with people who are certified and have a lot of experience so of course I’ll be the new girl lol. I just wanna do a good job. I really hope I like this job and it’s worth it. I’m looking to stay at 1 job and stick it out. I only have office experience within the hospital so I’m super nervous. I just know it’s a busy place and the MA’s see like 25 patients a day. I would have rather worked in a doctors office but I guess everything happens for a reason, wish me luck lol
@@KaylaHuggins88 you’ve got this girl! Wishing you all the best! 😚
@@Shakyraspeaks thank you so much I’ll let you know how the first week goes. They do everything here
😚 sounds good
I'm starting Medical Assistant school soon, going for my associates degree. What tips to you have? Is it hard?
I’ll make a video on this!
@@Shakyraspeaks thank you
Hey I’m thinking about becoming a medical assistant but I’m scared of blood what’s advice would you give me for someone that scared of blood and working with patients.
As a medical assistant you may not see much blood but working with patients is a given. You’ll get comfortable the more patients you see.
@@Shakyraspeaks can you live off an medical assistant salary?
I addressed that in the video ☺️ it depends on the person! You can live off of it for sure. It’s really based off the way you want to live.
I was wondering what program you were in to that they paid for you to school? I also am looking into medical assisting.
Im currently working as an MA and getting trained because I’m not certified. I already knew how to draw blood from my previous job but idk if I should still get certified? My goal is to go to med school so the clinical experience is a pro. I still don’t know if getting certified would be worth it but what if I need to change jobs? When I was applying for my current position I got a lot of interviews (no MA certification is required in FL) but I had a hard time getting a position because I can only do part time while studying for the MCAT 🥴
What’s it like working in internal medicine ? I start MA school next week and I’m excited , but I want to work either peds or internal
Internal medicine is not as fast paced as pediatrics in my opinion but it’s still great. I like being up and active since peds has so many vaccinations you’re always moving. Internal medicine your day really depends on the patients you see it may not be as consistent but it’s still great.
@@Shakyraspeaks thank you sooo much for responding!
How much office paperwork do u have to do ? I want to work with patients but hate paperwork just want to focus on the clinical part
Single mom here 🤔 Thinking of becoming a MA to work in sports medicine or orthopedics and hopefully I can become a PT Or a OT after 😅 Also I saw MA can work hospital 12 hrs shift in my state or Prn. Lets see how it goes😀
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Aw man i’m scared, I have my practicum soon. What exactly are they looking for? ☹️
Did you have it already?
I go out in the field on Monday very much nervous 😂
How long did it take to become that like school time ? Is the pay good ? Which certifications did you get ?
I just recently graduated as a Medical Assistant it’s been very hard getting a job as Medical Assistant a lot of these clinics want the medical assistant to be bilingual, so discouraging but I’m not going to give up I’m going to keep sending out my resume
You should have gone to a school that offered internship. Where I'm from they call it field placement. Which is basically working in your field for free while attending school. When you're finished school you're most likely offered the job. Plus the schools guarantee you work.
@@SuzieQ90how does that help her at all lol
@@charn3lly 😅😅
good luck!!
can you work within in this field if you get pregnant? what happens when you are ready to start a family and work in this field?
What state do you live in? The cma pay in different in some states
Hey I'm medical assistant too.i want to ask if medical assistant got any vacancy in Saudi Arabia becoz like nurses they say the salary is high there.any comment help tq
Hi I’m actually not sure! That’s something I would have to look up.
Are you a certified medical assistant or a certified clinical medical assistant? I can’t decide which to go to school for.
I’m in school now for CMA and didn’t realize there was a difference. I’m on an associate degree program and we are taught clinical skills like doing injections etc along with the administrate skills as well.
I am a CNA/ CMA and have being working as a CNA for over 10 years but I have decided to work as a CMA what website can I go to study to be a certified CMA.
NHA
Depends on what you want: AMT, NCCT, NHA
Thanks
what program did you do?
Is this job making enough money to live on your own?
Hii, If you steward it well yes it’s enough to live comfortably depending on your lifestyle!
Do they care about tattoos? I want to get a hand tattoo and a neck tattoo lol but I’m trying to get into my career first..
It depends on the clinic.
how much do medical assistants usually get paid?
I am a MA, saw your comment. Since you haven’t had a response I will respond to you. The pay varies but usually a Medical Assistant with no experience can get an average pay starting from $12-$16 an hour. Private clinics usually pay lower but if you start in a system like Harris Health System you can get paid $18 an hour but you have to be certified and have CPR certification as well.
@@Azumayra good to know. Thank you so much!
Do u have to get covid vaccine
Answer I still want to know too because I’m not taking the shot 🥴