A CLOSER LOOK- (CMA) Certified Medical Assistant by Debra Mathews https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj self done en-us 2020-12-02 18:56:03 UTC 2026-03-22 00:34:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Job Description: debraann466261 https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981504842 *CMA’s basically should be able to take care of administrative tasks, like answering phones, finishing paperwork, scheduling appointments, and processing health insurance claims. They are also required to be able to take a patient's vitals sign before the patient's treatment and prepare patients for their treatments. 
* there overall salary is usually around $34,540]]> 2020-12-02 19:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981504842 Places of Employment: debraann466261 https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981508067 CMA's usually work in a doctors hospital, outpatient clinics, and other facilities in the healthcare field. ]]> 2020-12-02 19:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981508067 Based on teamwork in a hospital/clinic like setting: debraann466261 https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981510002 CMA's are based on teamwork , its one of the most important skills CMA's need to work and coordinate information between each other ]]> 2020-12-02 19:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981510002 Personalities best suited: debraann466261 https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981515475 there are various types of personalities that can still be fit to be a CMA; however they must be good at communicating with others in their medical team,  they must also be good listeners, and social and welcoming to patients.  other characteristics include: 
  • *Outgoing
  • *Compassionate
  • *Nonjudgmental 
  • *Adaptable & Organized
  • * Self Controlled 
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*https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm
*https://www.workitdaily.com/medical-assistant-traits
*https://www.hunterbusinessschool.edu/how-the-medical-assistant-is-the-center-of-the-medical-team/
*https://www.aama-ntl.org/medical-assisting/what-is-a-medical-assistant

]]> 2020-12-02 19:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981518237 Who would be your boss/coworkers? debraann466261 https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981523263 In a hospital setting nurses, doctors would be your boss and maybe even HR. CMA has to follow all the rules either one gives to them in the clinic. CMA's have many coworkers besides them in their work environment including CMA colleges and CGM colleges. ]]> 2020-12-02 19:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981523263 Specialties that could be associated with this job? debraann466261 https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981525402 CMA's can be associated to a vast amount of specialties in the medical field they are certified and qualified for. There's a various amount they can associate with, including- cardiology, dermatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurology, plastic surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and urology and many more.]]> 2020-12-02 19:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981525402 Required education & certifications: debraann466261 https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981562951 *to become a CMA you have to have a high school diploma or a GED
* complete the required medical assistant program 
*pass the CMA exam]]> 2020-12-02 20:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/981562951 3 places of employment as a CMA debraann466261 https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/982140312 Outpatient care centers: take patient vital signs, assist with X-rays & complete administrative work. outpatient care center is typically less hectic than the stress of a hospital because patients generally don’t have life-threatening conditions. Shifts are typically more predictable, but some outpatient facilities may be open evenings and weekends.
Hospitals: Its more unpredictable pace, a career working in a hospital may be the ticket. Hospitals, after all, are 24/7 operations that deal with everything from routine procedures to crisis care.
Diagnostic laboratories:  run tests on the samples, record results and handle input of data. Working in a diagnostic laboratory can also involve significant administrative work.]]> 2020-12-03 00:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/debraann466261/uyme2s9e7yg6fwtj/wish/982140312