Medical Assistant

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I’ve been working at a cardiology clinic for about three weeks now, and honestly, I feel like I’m walking on a tightrope when it comes to working with the doctor. When I first started, everyone was telling me how well I was doing. The doctor was very nice, and I felt welcomed by the team. I arrive early every day, set up the rooms, make sure the equipment is ready, and check that the monitors and computers are updated so they don’t shut down while we’re seeing patients. The job sounds simple on paper: room patients, take vital signs, update medications, perform EKGs when needed, and prepare patients for the doctor. However, timing is everything in cardiology. If a patient is symptomatic or due for an EKG based on their last visit, it has to be done before the doctor sees them. Recently, the office switched to Epic, and that change has affected everyone’s workflow. Even experienced staff members, including the doctor, are still adjusting to the new system. While I understand that the transition will ultimately be beneficial, it has definitely created challenges and added stress for everyone. During this adjustment period, I made a few mistakes. One day, I forgot to update a patient’s location in the electronic health record. Around that same time, there was also a patient who should have received an EKG, but I genuinely believed they did not need one. When the doctor realized the EKG hadn’t been done, he questioned me about it and expressed his frustration. After those incidents, I was told that I am not yet efficient enough to work independently. Before Epic was implemented, I had been shadowing the lead Medical Assistant. Because things move quickly in the office and she felt I was capable, she encouraged me to start rooming patients on my own so we could keep up with the workflow. Unfortunately, after these mistakes, that decision was reconsidered. I was called into a meeting with the doctor, the hiring manager, the nurse, and the lead Medical Assistant. During that meeting, I was informed that I should stop seeing patients independently for now and return to working alongside my coworkers so I can continue training. I was also told that my progress will be reevaluated at the end of the month, and because I am still within my probationary period, they will decide what the next steps will be based on my performance. What has been difficult for me is that I truly feel like I am trying. I have never worked in cardiology before, and while I have my certifications and education, there is still a learning curve when entering a new specialty and adapting to a new office environment. I understand the importance of accuracy, but I also believe that learning takes time and repetition. For example, some of the medications used in cardiology are difficult to pronounce. When I realized I was struggling with some of them, I went home and studied their pronunciations so I could communicate more confidently with patients. I’ve been putting in effort outside of work because I genuinely want to improve. What feels unfair is the expectation that I should make no mistakes at all. Every employee is human, regardless of whether they’ve been there for three weeks or three years. Even experienced staff members make mistakes from time to time. In fact, I’ve already witnessed situations where errors occurred that had nothing to do with me. One example involved blood work. I had been instructed not to handle the blood work that day, so I followed those instructions. Later, it was discovered that the specimens had not been put out for pickup. Since I wasn’t involved in that process, I don’t know exactly what happened, but it reminded me that mistakes can happen to anyone. At this point, the hiring manager has mentioned having additional meetings and one-on-one check-ins to monitor my progress. Personally, I feel that the lead Medical Assistant is in the best position to evaluate how I’m doing because she is the one working directly alongside me. She sees me room patients, take vital signs, perform EKGs, interact with patients, and improve my skills day by day. She is the person who can truly see my progress and communicate that to management. What has been discouraging is that it sometimes feels like the doctor focuses only on the mistakes and overlooks everything else I’m doing right. I know that being on time and being prepared are basic expectations, and I don’t expect praise for that. I just wish there was more recognition of the effort I’m putting in and the progress I’m making while learning a completely new specialty. For now, all I can do is continue learning, continue improving, and hope that by the end of the month my growth and dedication will be recognized. please, anyone have any tips on how I can be more accurate and just improving, I’m being better as a medical assistant. I just need some type of words of encouragementbecause I know the years that I put in learning this is not gonna be just for nothing. submitted by /u/Similar_Quiet_2473 to r/MedicalAssistant [link] [comments]

Please tell me your hourly rate in the state you reside. Im currently in alabama and I know its not much starting out i was just curious.. submitted by /u/Public-Opportunity38 to r/MedicalAssistant [link] [comments]

I got my CCMA cert last year in 2025 cause I thought medical assisting sounds awesome, you get to learn a shit ton of skills, how to chart, and you get to work closely with a physician. I’ve been applying to MA jobs rn and literally none of them can accommodate a school schedule, like there are 0 part time jobs and none of the non-hospital system practices are willing to accept a schedule change. Hell not even big hospital systems are. The only part time or PRN med assistant roles i’ve seen are in urgent cares, and they always require at least 1yr of experience. My question is is it even worth it to continue to apply? I WANT to do MA stuff but literally no position works. Should I get a phleb cert instead? also just btw before anyone tells me to become a cna I already have my cna cert and i’m doing home health on the side, I just want a job where I can learn more applicable clinical skills. submitted by /u/Technical_Ad_9206 to r/premed [link] [comments]

I just graduated with my Bachelor of Science and I'm on the pre-med track. During my gap year, I want to get some clinical experience before applying to med school to figure out if this is the right path for me. I've applied to a bunch of places but haven't heard back or got rejected. I've got some clinical triage experience from volunteering at a clinic, and I've shadowed a lot of professionals and worked in a pharmacy. I also have my BSL and CPR certificates, plus an immunization certificate. So now I'm wondering what they really want from candidates. Any advice on how to land a medical assistant job? P.S I have an interview call scheduled this week. Any tips for that are also appreciated. submitted by /u/luminary-dreamer to r/MedicalAssistant [link] [comments]

I’ve (19F) been a CNA for about a year and a half now and I had a pretty intrusive experience with a resident trying to touch me (as he did successfully a time before that). When I brought it to management attention as a freshly 18 y/o (a year ago)I was met with “we won’t put him on your assignment” (which they did the next shift) and the Charge nurse telling me to take it as a compliment because I’m young. I took a break as I was per diem and I’m just wrapping up my second semester of pre nursing credits (both of which i did 20 units in) so I wasn’t working during the school year. This summer I have an internship where I’ll gain experience as a medical assistant but I wanted to see those of you who are MA’s how your experience is? As for where I live it’s mainly checking people into appointments, intake and vitals etc. Which is a lot better than the ratios we had a the SNF. I don’t want to go back to being a CNA but I do really need the money and I’ve debated working nights. I can afford to take the class but I need to have a steady source of income is kinda where I’m going with this. Any advice on what course to take and or how long it took you to complete or even where to avoid working- anything helps Thank you!!🙏🏻 submitted by /u/jellyfishhyy to r/MedicalAssistant [link] [comments]