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Becoming a medical assistant is a great way to dip your toes into the medical pool. While the position isn’t the same as that of a doctor, many students use their externships and careers as guides to see if becoming a doctor is right for them.
As a medical assistant, you take advantage of hands-on training and daily interaction with medical staff. Not only are you familiarized with the ins and outs of clinics, but you also have doctors to serve as your guides. Having that kind of interaction while getting paid is great for helping you figure out what you want to do next.
At Montes HealthCare College, we work hard to prepare our students for success. If you’re interested in a medical career, our programs can serve as a great benchmark for helping you make your decision. Below are just some of the ways that becoming a medical assistant can help you transition into premed.
Hands-on Medical Training
Reading a medical textbook is one thing; being an active part of a medical team is another. As a medical assistant, you receive hands-on training in a cooperative environment. Though doctors are viewed as the superstars of the medical field, they still rely on a team to get them through the day.
That’s where you come in. As a medical assistant, you will often be asked to assist doctors during physical exams, tests, and other procedures. Being actively involved in the action can give you a great snapshot of what you can expect in medical school and beyond.
Medical Assistant Interactions
Aside from interacting with doctors, you will also be working with other members of the medical team. Speaking with your fellow medical assistants can help you explore your options and consider career possibilities that you may not have thought about.
Along with this, patient intake may be one of your primary responsibilities. This will involve speaking with patients, listening to their concerns, and relaying their health information to physicians. Acting as a kind of middle-man will give you a sense of the direct patient interaction that doctors often have to engage in.
Clerical Know-how
Though often overlooked, the duties of a medical coder and biller are vital to the smooth operation of any medical office. As a medical assistant, you will have some interaction with administrative duties and get to speak with clerks regularly.
This can give you a better sense of both how things operate on the back end and help you consider other career options. If direct patient engagement doesn’t appeal to you, becoming a coder and biller instead may be a great way to grow into an administrative role later down the line.
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With these experiences in mind, you can determine whether taking the next step toward premed is the right call. While you make your decision, our team at MHCC will be there every step of the way.
Our courses are designed to give you real-world experience while preparing you for a lucrative medical career. To get started, schedule an in-person or virtual tour of our campus and learn more about our programs by calling (310) 436-7000 or by clicking HERE.