There are many kinds of on-the-job training, training programs,
and careers for medical assistants. As you make the
decision to become a medical assistant, you must evaluate
your skills and the type of position you would like to obtain.
An important goal will be to obtain a real-life view of
the medical assistant's daily administrative, clinical, and
laboratory duties. These skills and duties are outlined under
the areas of competence listed in the AAMA Role
Delineation Chart.
You must also research how to obtain on-the-job training
or choose a training program that will adequately teach
you those skills, how to conduct a job search, and whether
or not to become a certified or registered medical assistant
and take advantage of the benefits of membership in medical
assisting organizations such as the AAMA.
Additionally, you must be aware that the medical assisting
profession will continue to change. You will need
to stay abreast of changes in technology, procedures, and
local, state, and federal regulations governing the way you
perform daily duties.
