You want to work in healthcare, but may be confused whether to choose a career as a medical assistant or licensed practical nurse. In the past decade, positions for licensed practical nurses have changed dramatically. Where once LPNs were dominant in physician offices, the profession is mostly found in nursing homes and hospitals. The medical assisting profession has stepped into traditional LPN roles in physician offices and ambulatory care centers.
Phlebotomy, or drawing blood, may be part of your duties as a medical assistant. You’ll learn this skill during medical assisting school. Learning to master this skill is often required for graduation from the program. Performing phlebotomy may make you uncomfortable or even fearful. If you experience anxiety over drawing blood, don’t feel alone; many other medical assistants have suffered from the same problem. With practice and time, you can increase your confidence in performing phlebotomy.
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Working as a medical assistant offers many rewards and many challenges. The rate of burnout among clinical health care professionals is, understandably, higher than that of other professions. Being responsible for the health and well-being of others can, over time, become a heavy burden.
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Medical assisting may be the fastest growing healthcare profession in the United States, but it’s not for everyone. It takes a special type of person to work in healthcare. Luckily, medical assisting offers opportunities in both clinical and front office healthcare. If one type isn’t right for you, the other may be a better fit.
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