How to Become a NY Medical Assistant

FACTS, STATISTICS, & EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO ВЕСОME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT IN NEW YORK: What is a Medical Assistant? A Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician, such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood and administering medications as directed. WHY BECOME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT? Job Growth Outlook in NY: Average starting salary in NY: 27% I $32,100 (faster than auerage) WHERE CANA MEDICAL ASSISTANTSHIP TAKE YOUR CAREER? Medical Assistant Training is a great introduction into the field of healthcare and can open up many career opportunities for you. After 1-2 years of being a Medical Assistant, many go on to become: V Nurses V Medical Coders MAllied Health Managers /Supervisors WHAT ARE THE JOB BENEFITS? Most employers offer incentives for Medical Assistants. • 12 69 3. Regular work schedule (Mon-Fri 40 hours/week) Medical Employee benefits coverage IS MEDICAL Qualities of an excellent Medical Assistant: ASSISTING Excellent communicator THE RIGHT M Team player Can manage the office CAREER Detail Oriented MOVE Good at multi-tasking FOR YOU? V Can work with technology TYPICAL DAY-TO-DAY DUTIES OF A MEDICAL ASSISTANT Administrative Clinical Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control Basic clerical duties Schedule inpatient/outpatient procedures and admissions Prepare and assist with examinations, procedures Perform medical transcription and treatments Perform procedural and diagnostic coding Obtain patient history and vital signs Obtain reimbursement Collect and process specimens through accurate claims (insurance) submission Perform or assist with diagnostic tests, including performing an EKG Monitor and follow-up on third-party (insurance) reimbursement Taking blood for examination (Phlebotomy) Apply bookkeeping principles Performing certain lab tests • Document and maintain accounting and banking records Screen and follow patient test results Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll Maintain medication and immunization records Professionally manage telephone responsibilities Adhere to established triage procedures Receive, organize, prioritize and transmit written and Coordinate patient care information with other verbal communications and information health care providers HOW TO BEСОME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT: Education & Certification Requirements in New York Certification & Licensing Requirements: Education Required High School diploma or GED required None. However, employers are more likely to hire candidates who have gone through formal Medical Assistant Training. Recommended Postsecondary non-degree diploma recommended Manhattan Institute Allied Medical Training SOURCES www.healthcareersinfo.net/medical-assistants-employment-outlook/ www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm www.healthcareersinfo.net/medical-assistants/ www.aama-ntlorg/medical-assisting/what-is-a-medical-assistant#.Vb-mcvNViko www.aama-ntlorg/docs/default-source/about-the-profession-and-credential/cb-survey.pdf?sfvrsn-8 www.medicalassistantresources.com/newyork/ www.medicalassistantcertification.org/states/new-york-2/ www2.cuny.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/media-assets/CUNY.MAReport.2.6.12.pdf www.bls.gov/cps/cpsaatll.pdf bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/supplydemand/usworkforce/chartbook/chartbook3.pdf medicalassistantnet.blogspot.com/2012/03/choosing-right-career-after-high-school.html medicalassistantnet blogspot.com/2012/02/if-you-want-to-become-medical-assistant.html www.indeed.com/forum/job/medical-assistant/Should-go-medical-assistant-program/t105828 answers yahoo.com/question/index?qid-20090520114344AA2JOM7 www.allalliedhealthschools.com/health-careers/medical-assisting/being-a-medical-assistant/ www.healthcarepathway.com/Health-Care-Careers/medical-assistant-advancementhtml