{"id":19518,"date":"2023-10-18T15:56:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/?p=19518"},"modified":"2023-10-18T15:56:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:56:29","slug":"celebrating-national-medical-assistants-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/celebrating-national-medical-assistants-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating National Medical Assistants Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, October 18th, 2023, is National Medical Assistants Day, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WVJC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to show our appreciation for all that medical assistants do! We will explain the job duties of a medical assistant and why they are essential members of the healthcare team. Read on to learn more about these healthcare heroes!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is A Medical Assistant?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assistants are versatile members of the healthcare team who work closely alongside nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and more. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/medical-assistants.htm#tab-6\" class=\"broken_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the need for qualified medical assistants will continue to grow. This growth can be attributed to the aging baby boomer population needing increased medical care and the current workforce retiring, opening new positions to be filled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/why-you-should-choose-wvjcs-clinical-medical-assistant-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical assistants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 training in clinical and administrative tasks allows them to be valuable assets in medical facilities, including outpatient care facilities, medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and more. The facility a medical assistant decides to work in can determine their exact job duties; however, WVJC medical assisting students are trained in the following skills:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Administrative Skills:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-19523 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WVJC-National-Medical-Assistants-Day-300x300.png\" alt=\"Happy National Medical Assistants Day WVJC graphic \" width=\"346\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WVJC-National-Medical-Assistants-Day-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WVJC-National-Medical-Assistants-Day-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WVJC-National-Medical-Assistants-Day-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WVJC-National-Medical-Assistants-Day-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WVJC-National-Medical-Assistants-Day.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updating medical records,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Answering telephone calls,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing the check-in process,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling future appointments,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinating hospital admissions,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arranging lab services and more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Clinical Skills:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing basic lab tests,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recording medical histories,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing patients for examinations,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting doctors in basic procedures,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining treatment procedures to patients,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing medications and more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What Is National Medical Assistants Day?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Medical Assistants Day is a part of the greater <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aama-ntl.org\/news\/marweek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Assistants Week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which aims to bring awareness to the medical assisting profession. Medical Assistants play a crucial role in the care patients receive in medical facilities, and the widespread attention of Medical Assistants Day can make those who work in these important positions feel recognized and appreciated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways you can celebrate Medical Assistants Day include sharing posts on social media using hashtags or simply thanking any medical assistants you may know or encounter. If you\u2019ve had an exceptionally positive experience with a medical assistant, be sure to let the physician or staff know to ensure they get proper recognition for their hard work!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Start A Career As A Medical Assistant<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested in beginning a career as a medical assistant, the first step is to research <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/whats-the-difference-medical-assisting-degree-vs-diploma\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that best meet your individual needs. For example, WVJC offers residential medical assisting training at our Bridgeport and Charleston campuses in both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/clinical-medical-assistant\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18-month degree programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/medical_assisting_nine_months\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9-month diploma programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/online-programs\/clinical-medical-assisting-online\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online clinical medical assistant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> degree classes through WVJC Online. Choosing the program that best fits your lifestyle and needs will help set you up for success throughout your studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While completing a WVJC medical assisting training program, you will also gain hands-on experience during an externship with a local healthcare employer in addition to the skills you learn in the classroom. You will also be prepared to sit for several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhanow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Healthcareer Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certification* exams to prove your qualifications further and strengthen your resume!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Start Your Journey To A Medical Assisting Career!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want a career where your work makes a difference in a patient&#8217;s experience, where you can practice both direct patient care and administrative work? If you answer yes to any of these things, a medical assistant career could be the perfect fit for you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start the process of attending a medical assisting training program at WVJC by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wvjc.edu\/request-info\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requesting Information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to speak to one of our admissions team members today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><small>*Certification is contingent upon passing the corresponding industry certification exam.<\/small><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, October 18th, 2023, is National Medical Assistants Day, and WVJC is here to show our appreciation for all that medical assistants do! We will explain the job duties of a medical assistant and why they are essential members of the healthcare team. Read on to learn more about these healthcare heroes! 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