January 3, 2017
Category: Medical Assisting Career
February 23, 2016
Medical Assistant Career
Deciding on a career path before starting school is vital, but there are so many choices. It is common to quickly become overwhelmed between the many options of schools and programs. However, First Institute provides a great opportunity for students to start career training through the Medical Assisting program. It equips students with the necessary […]July 13, 2015
Medical Assistant Specializations
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) , the number of medical assisting jobs is projected to grow 29% from 2012 to 2022, making it one of the fastest growing job titles in health care. One of the reasons demand is rising so quickly is because Americans prefer to be treated by a specialist whenever […]April 29, 2015
Medical Assistants Career Outlook
The Outlook is Good for People Training As Medical Assistants According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for medical assistants is projected to grow 29% from 2012 to 2022, which makes it one of the fastest growing job titles in one of the fasting growing industries. U.S. News & World Report publishes an annual […]April 29, 2015
Four Reasons Why Demand for Medical Assistants is Increasing
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks for health care providers, including private practices, clinics and hospitals. To succeed in a medical assisting career, they must be detail-oriented, analytical, and able to effectively communicate with staff and patients. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the number of medical assistant jobs will increase by 29% […]April 27, 2015
A day in the life in a Medical Assisting career
There really is no “typical day” for a professional medical assistant. Your duties can vary depending on the healthcare facility you choose to work for, your specialty, and even the job description given to you from your employer. The balance of responsibilities can shift between clinical and administrative on any given day. Even then, a lotApril 27, 2015
Medical Assisting Organization
Students and alumni of First Institute’s Medical Assistant program should consider joining a medical assisting professional organization to keep up to date with industry trends, regulations and professional advancement. In the medical assisting field, the American Registry of Medical Assistants is one of the more widely recognized certifying organizations. As a national registry, the non-profit […]April 27, 2015
Medical Assistant Salary
Becoming a medical assistant can be a great career choice. Finishing the medical assisting program at First Institute provides you with the skills you need to become a medical assistant. Graduating from First institute comes with great benefits, one of which is finding a job. Career Services at First Institute works with students on the […]April 27, 2015
4 Key Standards for Medical Assistants — What Are Yours?
Create Standards for Your Medical Assistant Career and Become an Effective Leader Getting ahead in your Medical Assistant career means going the extra mile, not only as a health care professional, but as the member of a team within your medical office. Helping to cultivate a healthy and efficient work environment is the number one priority […]April 27, 2015