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Medical assistants work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. Many medical assistant programs exist that can fully train you and certify you to perform these duties, which vary quite a bit. One of the most important things is to become proficient in the use of the Medical Facilities Management Software, in order to be able to quickly assess which facilities have the availability required for the patients need at any given time. Here is a small description and information on what being a medical assistant entails.

In Demand | Medical assisting is one of the nation’s careers growing much faster than average for all occupations, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Job Responsibilities  |  Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties. What that means or entails could vary from office to office. In most places you will find that there is a medical office cleaning service in place to keep the medical office tidy, organized, and sanitary. You may have to undertake some cleaning tasks as well like making sure the medical building’s water coolers are clean of any contaminants or extra splash, but other than that they shouldn’t go beyond cleaning after yourself most of the time.

Patient Liaison  |  Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the physician’s office and often explain the physician’s instructions.

Hopefully this information will aid you in deciding if this career is worth pursuing for you.