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Category: Medical Assisting

How Do You Make a Living as a Medical Assistant?

Medical Assisting Career

The medical industry is home to various career choices, with interested parties pursuing various job opportunities in and out of the hospital. In the healthcare industry you could become a medical assistant. A medical assistant works closely with doctors and physicians in ambulatory and outpatient care facilities. In the last decade, the medical field has […]

The Path of a Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant Description

Are you enthusiastic about healthcare and making a positive impact on people’s lives? If so, a career as a medical assistant might be a great fit for you! In this article, we will explore the role of medical assistants and why enrolling in First Institute’s comprehensive medical assisting program can launch your journey towards a […]

Is Being a Medical Assistant a Good Job for College Students?

Medical Assisting Career

As more college students start looking for work to help finance their studies, it has become clear that traditional jobs do not provide the flexibility and type of income they require. Because of this, the search has turned to fields that have been previously overlooked, such as medical assistant jobs. Medical assistant jobs allow college […]

Can You Get a Medical Assisting Degree Certificate Online?

Medical Assistant Certificate

In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience and adaptability reign supreme, the traditional approach to education is being revolutionized. Nowhere is this transformation more apparent than in the healthcare industry, where the role of a medical assistant has become indispensable. You may be wondering if you can earn your medical assistant certificate online. In this article, […]

What Skills Can I List on My Resume as a Medical Assistant?

Medical Assisting Career

Your resume is the bridge between you and a role you can enjoy. When building your resume, it’s important to demonstrate that you’re an educated medical assistant. This article will help you create an attractive medical assistant resume and close the gap between you and your future job. Outlining Your Medical Assistant Resume Look at […]

Can You Get a Medical Assisting Certificate Online?

Medical Assistant Certificate

In today’s fast-paced world, where convenience and adaptability reign supreme, the traditional approach to education is being revolutionized. Nowhere is this transformation more apparent than in the healthcare industry, where the role of a medical assistant has become indispensable. You may be wondering if you can earn your medical assistant certificate  online. In this article, […]

Do Medical Assistants Get Paid More Than Nurses?

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Delivering modern healthcare requires a team effort, a team that includes medical assistants and nurses. Nurses and medical assistants are separate professions that work together. They are two of the dozens of healthcare professionals that work on your healthcare delivery and maintenance team. The short answer is no, medical assistants don’t make more than nurses […]

Healthcare Jobs: Potential Career Paths for Medical Assistants

Medical Assisting Career

Healthcare careers are highly coveted jobs for several reasons. They offer those with a passion for helping others the opportunity to make a difference every single day through the services and care they provide. Another reason healthcare jobs are desirable is that they offer individuals many opportunities for growth and advancement. One position that fits […]

How to Become a Medical Assistant

Medical Assisting

The quality of care patients receive is not only dependent on their doctors and nurses, but their medical assistants, as well. Part of the medical team, medical assistants work side-by-side with other medical professionals, providing aid where needed. This in-demand occupation involves a mix of clinical and administrative responsibilities. Aspiring medical assistants need adequate healthcare […]

Caitlin C, Medical Assistant

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First Institute proudly presents Caitlin Cradic! A July 2021 graduate of the Medical Assistant program. Upon graduating she moved to Madison, WI and started working full-time at UW Health. She absolutely loves being a Medical Assistant and in her first 6 months on the job she has received 3 raises. She said she is constantly
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