t3_1h5gkbf

I’m asking because the only jobs near me that work with my schedule, are CNAs. Does anyone know how similar CNAs and MAs are? Would it be possible for me to just take a CNA test or do I have to sign up for a program?

<div class="md"><p>I’m asking because the only jobs near me that work with my schedule, are CNAs. Does anyone know how similar CNAs and MAs are? Would it be possible for me to just take a CNA test or do I have to sign up for a program?</p>
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Can a medical assistant become a nursing assistant without having to do another training program?

t3_1h5det5

Hello, I recently got hired as an emergency room technician. Pay is $15 an hour and it’s in a small town. It’s chill most of the time but sometimes it can get super busy. I’ve been running many tests in the lab, so I’ve had to learn how the machines work. Additionally, I have to take out blood and other samples from patients. Also help with triage. It can get overwhelming sometimes too especially because there’s only one E.R. Tech in the floor. Right now I’m not insanely stressed because I’m still training and with someone else on the floor with me but I am a bit anxious of when it will be my time to be completely alone. So yeah, we most of the phlebotomy as well. We also have to do quality control … Anyone else an E.R tech? Tell me about your experience.

I personally am very blessed and happy to have been hired and to be learning so much. I’ve learned tons. 

<div class="md"><p>Hello, I recently got hired as an emergency room technician. Pay is $15 an hour and it’s in a small town. It’s chill most of the time but sometimes it can get super busy. I’ve been running many tests in the lab, so I’ve had to learn how the machines work. Additionally, I have to take out blood and other samples from patients. Also help with triage. It can get overwhelming sometimes too especially because there’s only one E.R. Tech in the floor. Right now I’m not insanely stressed because I’m still training and with someone else on the floor with me but I am a bit anxious of when it will be my time to be completely alone. So yeah, we most of the phlebotomy as well. We also have to do quality control … Anyone else an E.R tech? Tell me about your experience.</p>

<p>I personally am very blessed and happy to have been hired and to be learning so much. I’ve learned tons. </p>
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Got hired as an E.R. Tech

t3_1h5d2sd

Hi all, 

I hope everyone is doing well with their studies or if your trying to find a job right now. I just accepted a job offer today at a big hospital here in CA. My aquisiton specialist informed me that this hospital apparently stopped taking NHA credentials a few years ago. I asked him why and he explained that they are not a board approved MA certifying organization. This wasnt my first time hearing about this. I also interviewed for a nursing agency a while ago who soon after didnt realize until I was offered the job, that they do not take my NHA CCMA credentials. I find this extremely disappointing because it disqualifies hard working MAs like me. I plan on taking the AAMA exam to become "certified" once again... but by a board approved credentialing body. This new job I accepted doesnt require MAs to be cerified, which thank god. Thats the only reason why I was able to accept the job offer. Has anyone been in this sutation before? they are offering me a 2 dollar diffrential if I can get one of the CA board approved credentialing bodies. Lmk your input! 

<div class="md"><p>Hi all, </p>

<p>I hope everyone is doing well with their studies or if your trying to find a job right now. I just accepted a job offer today at a big hospital here in CA. My aquisiton specialist informed me that this hospital apparently stopped taking NHA credentials a few years ago. I asked him why and he explained that they are not a board approved MA certifying organization. This wasnt my first time hearing about this. I also interviewed for a nursing agency a while ago who soon after didnt realize until I was offered the job, that they do not take my NHA CCMA credentials. I find this extremely disappointing because it disqualifies hard working MAs like me. I plan on taking the AAMA exam to become &quot;certified&quot; once again... but by a board approved credentialing body. This new job I accepted doesnt require MAs to be cerified, which thank god. Thats the only reason why I was able to accept the job offer. Has anyone been in this sutation before? they are offering me a 2 dollar diffrential if I can get one of the CA board approved credentialing bodies. Lmk your input! </p>
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Bone to pick with NHA CCMA

t3_1h5ctkq

Anyone fail a test for THC and get another chance? Ive interviewed for a new job but I take CBD every night for sleep and 1mg THC (this isn’t even close enough to make someone high) sometimes for pain. Ive stopped the THC but I need the CBD to sleep. Worried about failing the test. 

<div class="md"><p>Anyone fail a test for THC and get another chance? Ive interviewed for a new job but I take CBD every night for sleep and 1mg THC (this isn’t even close enough to make someone high) sometimes for pain. Ive stopped the THC but I need the CBD to sleep. Worried about failing the test. </p>
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Drug testing

t3_1h5bj67

Anyone had experience with AdventHealth care system as an MA? They are the only hospital system near me and I took a position with them that I will be starting soon but don’t know much about them. 

<div class="md"><p>Anyone had experience with AdventHealth care system as an MA? They are the only hospital system near me and I took a position with them that I will be starting soon but don’t know much about them. </p>
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Advent Health?

t3_1h53ajb

Guys i know I might sound very dumb but
I'm seeking advice and reassurance regarding several needlestick injuries I've experienced. In December 2022 (yes it's been two years😭) , I had two incidents:

1. A minor graze while administering an IM injection, which my senior dismissed, and no prophylaxis was taken.
2. A prick while checking a patient's blood glucose level, which my senior investigated with a rapid test on the patient that came out negative.

I've also had a few more unexplained pricks, which I've only noticed after returning home and washing my hands. None of these incidents resulted in bleeding.

I'm worried about the potential risks and consequences of these incidents. I regret not initiating post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) at the time. I'd appreciate guidance on what steps I should take now to alleviate my concerns.
Everytime I read about needle stick i get really scared. 
Please help. My overthinking isn't helping me😭😭



<div class="md"><p>Guys i know I might sound very dumb but
I&#39;m seeking advice and reassurance regarding several needlestick injuries I&#39;ve experienced. In December 2022 (yes it&#39;s been two years😭) , I had two incidents:</p>

<ol>
<li>A minor graze while administering an IM injection, which my senior dismissed, and no prophylaxis was taken.</li>
<li>A prick while checking a patient&#39;s blood glucose level, which my senior investigated with a rapid test on the patient that came out negative.</li>
</ol>

<p>I&#39;ve also had a few more unexplained pricks, which I&#39;ve only noticed after returning home and washing my hands. None of these incidents resulted in bleeding.</p>

<p>I&#39;m worried about the potential risks and consequences of these incidents. I regret not initiating post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) at the time. I&#39;d appreciate guidance on what steps I should take now to alleviate my concerns.
Everytime I read about needle stick i get really scared. 
Please help. My overthinking isn&#39;t helping me😭😭</p>
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Needle stick injury 😭 pleaseee help 

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t3_1h53b76

Hi! I will leaving my referral link to anyone who’s interested in starting with Stepful😊
$300 off.

https://www.stepful.com/medical-assistant?grsf=yadira-lgg6s2

<div class="md"><p>Hi! I will leaving my referral link to anyone who’s interested in starting with Stepful😊
$300 off.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.stepful.com/medical-assistant?grsf=yadira-lgg6s2">https://www.stepful.com/medical-assistant?grsf=yadira-lgg6s2</a></p>
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Stepful $300 off tuition

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Jw how long it took for other MAs to get hired with no experience fresh out of school. I’ve been applying for about 2 weeks now and have only got 1 interview… advice???

<div class="md"><p>Jw how long it took for other MAs to get hired with no experience fresh out of school. I’ve been applying for about 2 weeks now and have only got 1 interview… advice???</p>
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Job searching

t3_1h4x1kk

This is going to be long so I apologize in advance. 

I was hired by a company in 2019 to be a MA. I worked there for over 4 years and once I got a new manager it went to HELL. 

I initially worked at another office but, I was over at another one to cover for someone who was off. During this time I was covering for the shifts, the manager there kept hyping me up and asked me to work for her. 

Once I started working at that office it went to shit. She knew my mom before my mom died of drug abuse and my dad told me she always hated my mom because her husband always checked her out bla bla bla. 

She started making up lies and verbally abused me saying I did things I didn’t do. Or she would tell me to do something then write me up for it, or the opposite, telling me NOT to do something then write me up for it. 

It got to a point where one of the RN’s and a doctor went to her and told her she needs to stop. 

I reported her to HR just to find out her BEST FRIEND is partnered with our location as the HR rep. They “never got it” but I sent in through my work email I no longer have access to. 

The kicker: 
My old counselor worked in the office as well but I never saw her since she was on the other side. She ALWAYS defended me. Once she retired.. I got fired.  

I worked there for over 4 years then was fired a week and a half before my 5 year anniversary. 

I have notes upon notes of what she did to me but this is the first time I’m not having an anxiety attack writing this out. Ive been to therapy and still get triggered at new jobs, and constantly checking in with managers to make sure I’m doing okay. 

Im planning on getting my final statement in so I can send it to the VP (who reached out and apologized for the “harassment I endured under *manager name*”) 

Wish me luck. 

<div class="md"><p>This is going to be long so I apologize in advance. </p>

<p>I was hired by a company in 2019 to be a MA. I worked there for over 4 years and once I got a new manager it went to HELL. </p>

<p>I initially worked at another office but, I was over at another one to cover for someone who was off. During this time I was covering for the shifts, the manager there kept hyping me up and asked me to work for her. </p>

<p>Once I started working at that office it went to shit. She knew my mom before my mom died of drug abuse and my dad told me she always hated my mom because her husband always checked her out bla bla bla. </p>

<p>She started making up lies and verbally abused me saying I did things I didn’t do. Or she would tell me to do something then write me up for it, or the opposite, telling me NOT to do something then write me up for it. </p>

<p>It got to a point where one of the RN’s and a doctor went to her and told her she needs to stop. </p>

<p>I reported her to HR just to find out her BEST FRIEND is partnered with our location as the HR rep. They “never got it” but I sent in through my work email I no longer have access to. </p>

<p>The kicker: 
My old counselor worked in the office as well but I never saw her since she was on the other side. She ALWAYS defended me. Once she retired.. I got fired.  </p>

<p>I worked there for over 4 years then was fired a week and a half before my 5 year anniversary. </p>

<p>I have notes upon notes of what she did to me but this is the first time I’m not having an anxiety attack writing this out. Ive been to therapy and still get triggered at new jobs, and constantly checking in with managers to make sure I’m doing okay. </p>

<p>Im planning on getting my final statement in so I can send it to the VP (who reached out and apologized for the “harassment I endured under <em>manager name</em>”) </p>

<p>Wish me luck. </p>
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Wrongful termination?

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So here is my issue.  These are the fields I want to work in but I hear it's difficult to find postions and that they generally hire only nurses. I am an ex addict and still display certain mannerisms that were an issue during my externship...it was meth so you know.. I have graduated and been clean and sober for YEARS. I have no issue testing. However, patients can feel uncomfortable around me.Because of my body language.Maybe I don't know how to describe it.I can't see myself from an outside perspective. I thought working in drug rehabilitation or psych it would be an asset and not a hurdle. Any thoughts? My self-esteem is not amazing, so please guys.No, cruelty, I've come a long way and worked really hard.I'm a mom now.I'm forty years old and i'm just getting started here as a medical assitant. 

<div class="md"><p>So here is my issue.  These are the fields I want to work in but I hear it&#39;s difficult to find postions and that they generally hire only nurses. I am an ex addict and still display certain mannerisms that were an issue during my externship...it was meth so you know.. I have graduated and been clean and sober for YEARS. I have no issue testing. However, patients can feel uncomfortable around me.Because of my body language.Maybe I don&#39;t know how to describe it.I can&#39;t see myself from an outside perspective. I thought working in drug rehabilitation or psych it would be an asset and not a hurdle. Any thoughts? My self-esteem is not amazing, so please guys.No, cruelty, I&#39;ve come a long way and worked really hard.I&#39;m a mom now.I&#39;m forty years old and i&#39;m just getting started here as a medical assitant. </p>
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How many of you have worked in mental health or substance abuse treatment

hello I (29f) am a medical assistant and at a cardiology clinic. my everyday tasks consist of rooming patients, chart prepping, ekgs, ensuring testing is completed and records are obtained prior to patient appointments. 

i have a main provider that i’m assigned to, she is a cardiologist and is in clinic 1-2 days a week. the rest of the days i room for her NPs and PAs. i have been at my position for about 6 months and i plan to apply to PA school in this coming April. What i want is a really good recommendation letter from my main doctor. i’m sure she would give it to me, but at this current state we aren’t really close or have much of a relationship. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on connecting with their provider. i don’t wanna be like best friends, but i would like there to be an element of trust between us. i see other MAs that are close to their providers and speak really openly with them (work wise) and I cant help but think im doing something weird or wrong. 

i also am quite shy and i believe my main doctor is on the quieter side. so we are both natural not chatty. i also have an element of fear that im bothering her with things that are so novel, so i typically just try and figure stuff out in my own instead of asking her questions. it’s a really busy clinic and we see over 150 patients a day. our appointment slots are 15 minutes so she can see up to 25 people in a day. it’s so busy!! 

<div class="md"><p>hello I (29f) am a medical assistant and at a cardiology clinic. my everyday tasks consist of rooming patients, chart prepping, ekgs, ensuring testing is completed and records are obtained prior to patient appointments. </p>

<p>i have a main provider that i’m assigned to, she is a cardiologist and is in clinic 1-2 days a week. the rest of the days i room for her NPs and PAs. i have been at my position for about 6 months and i plan to apply to PA school in this coming April. What i want is a really good recommendation letter from my main doctor. i’m sure she would give it to me, but at this current state we aren’t really close or have much of a relationship. I am wondering if anyone has any tips on connecting with their provider. i don’t wanna be like best friends, but i would like there to be an element of trust between us. i see other MAs that are close to their providers and speak really openly with them (work wise) and I cant help but think im doing something weird or wrong. </p>

<p>i also am quite shy and i believe my main doctor is on the quieter side. so we are both natural not chatty. i also have an element of fear that im bothering her with things that are so novel, so i typically just try and figure stuff out in my own instead of asking her questions. it’s a really busy clinic and we see over 150 patients a day. our appointment slots are 15 minutes so she can see up to 25 people in a day. it’s so busy!! </p>
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connecting with providers 

Is the actual exam the same difficulty as the NHA CCMA practice tests?
Passed the first 5 practice tests but then failed the 6th by like 10%.
My test is on Wednesday and I'm scared. 

<div class="md"><p>Is the actual exam the same difficulty as the NHA CCMA practice tests?
Passed the first 5 practice tests but then failed the 6th by like 10%.
My test is on Wednesday and I&#39;m scared. </p>
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NHA CCMA 

I passed with a 437!!! I had no idea if I passed or not walking out of the exam so I’m happy with my results. Definitely recommend smarterMA for studying! (If anyone wants to buy my acc lmk) Now to start applying to jobs… lmk if anyone has any resume/cover letter advice! I went through advanced eclinical for my classes so looking for an entry level job.

<div class="md"><p>I passed with a 437!!! I had no idea if I passed or not walking out of the exam so I’m happy with my results. Definitely recommend smarterMA for studying! (If anyone wants to buy my acc lmk) Now to start applying to jobs… lmk if anyone has any resume/cover letter advice! I went through advanced eclinical for my classes so looking for an entry level job.</p>
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I passed!

<div class="md"><p>W</p>
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Hello I would love to become a medical assistant and I’m wondering if stepful is a good option? 

I start clinicals tomorrow and I am incredibly anxious. This is all so new to me and I am not confident at all. Any advice??

<div class="md"><p>I start clinicals tomorrow and I am incredibly anxious. This is all so new to me and I am not confident at all. Any advice??</p>
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First day of clinicals

So I'm currently working full time as a medical assistant, but I'm uncertified. I'm also pre-med and planned to work as an MA for two years while I work on my applications to medical school. However, even if I got accepted to med school on my first try, I still won't actually be enrolled until fall 2026.

I'm currently working in an urgent care clinic, but I hate it and wanted to get out ASAP. The clinic is severely disorganized, inefficient, has poor management and understaffing issues, poor training, and zero benefits. I was thinking that if I got my certification, I would be much more competitive to other (and hopefully much better) clinics/hospitals. Additionally, I could always keep working as an MA during the summers/breaks in medical school. 

Since I have until 2026 at the very least, I was wondering if it would be worth it to try and get certified. In my current job I've been doing both clinical and administrative duties, so I was aiming to do a CMA program. Any advice is appreciated. 

<div class="md"><p>So I&#39;m currently working full time as a medical assistant, but I&#39;m uncertified. I&#39;m also pre-med and planned to work as an MA for two years while I work on my applications to medical school. However, even if I got accepted to med school on my first try, I still won&#39;t actually be enrolled until fall 2026.</p>

<p>I&#39;m currently working in an urgent care clinic, but I hate it and wanted to get out ASAP. The clinic is severely disorganized, inefficient, has poor management and understaffing issues, poor training, and zero benefits. I was thinking that if I got my certification, I would be much more competitive to other (and hopefully much better) clinics/hospitals. Additionally, I could always keep working as an MA during the summers/breaks in medical school. </p>

<p>Since I have until 2026 at the very least, I was wondering if it would be worth it to try and get certified. In my current job I&#39;ve been doing both clinical and administrative duties, so I was aiming to do a CMA program. Any advice is appreciated. </p>
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Getting certification while waiting for med school?

I am unfortunately unable to find a traditional program that doesn’t cost an arm, leg and both of my eyeballs. I found this and from what I can tell, it seems very, very legitimate. 

Doing an externship shouldn’t be too hard, I hope. I’m interested in pediatrics, oncology, hospice care and ob/gyn. 

I hope 41 isn’t too old for me to do this. 

<div class="md"><p>I am unfortunately unable to find a traditional program that doesn’t cost an arm, leg and both of my eyeballs. I found this and from what I can tell, it seems very, very legitimate. </p>

<p>Doing an externship shouldn’t be too hard, I hope. I’m interested in pediatrics, oncology, hospice care and ob/gyn. </p>

<p>I hope 41 isn’t too old for me to do this. </p>
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Going through Stepful….Career Change. 

I take my CCMA NHA next Friday and I am super nervous. Can I please have some tips on test taking, what to expect on the test? How accurate and good are the Ms. K videos & the NHA practice exams? My biggest fear is blanking out and forgetting everything or let alone failing :/

<div class="md"><p>I take my CCMA NHA next Friday and I am super nervous. Can I please have some tips on test taking, what to expect on the test? How accurate and good are the Ms. K videos &amp; the NHA practice exams? My biggest fear is blanking out and forgetting everything or let alone failing :/</p>
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Nervous for the NHA 

Does anyone have experience going from certified nursing assistant / state tested nursing assistant to medical assistant? If so, what was it like? Pros and cons? Why medical assisting, and not nursing or another healthcare job? I'm considering this transition because I don't want the full on responsibilities of a nurse, however I would like to expand on my scope of practice as an aide. Is medical assisting a good step-up? 

<div class="md"><p>Does anyone have experience going from certified nursing assistant / state tested nursing assistant to medical assistant? If so, what was it like? Pros and cons? Why medical assisting, and not nursing or another healthcare job? I&#39;m considering this transition because I don&#39;t want the full on responsibilities of a nurse, however I would like to expand on my scope of practice as an aide. Is medical assisting a good step-up? </p>
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CNA/STNA to MA?

Heyy soon to be New CCMA, I have been applying to places but no luck getting an interview. I worried it may be due to my resume, it shows that my last job was in August of 2023 as a phlebotomist. Although I have worked since then, it’s not medical related so I didn’t add it to my resume. Should I add it or no? If no how would I explain the “gap” in my employment?

I have a clinical site but have not started clinical’s yet but I have been in contact with my clinical site office manger who made a comment that after my externship I could possibly work there and I am hopeful that I will be offered a position there but just in case I have been applying to places. 

Although I have 4years experience as a Phlebotomist I don’t have any as a MA/CCMA, I think being a new MA with no experience other than in class and eventually clinicals my hinder me from finding employment. 
Any tips or suggestions? TIA!

<div class="md"><p>Heyy soon to be New CCMA, I have been applying to places but no luck getting an interview. I worried it may be due to my resume, it shows that my last job was in August of 2023 as a phlebotomist. Although I have worked since then, it’s not medical related so I didn’t add it to my resume. Should I add it or no? If no how would I explain the “gap” in my employment?</p>

<p>I have a clinical site but have not started clinical’s yet but I have been in contact with my clinical site office manger who made a comment that after my externship I could possibly work there and I am hopeful that I will be offered a position there but just in case I have been applying to places. </p>

<p>Although I have 4years experience as a Phlebotomist I don’t have any as a MA/CCMA, I think being a new MA with no experience other than in class and eventually clinicals my hinder me from finding employment. 
Any tips or suggestions? TIA!</p>
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New MA Job Hunting

https://www.stepful.com/medical-assistant?grsf=nishkaam-u72ha5

<div class="md"><p><a href="https://www.stepful.com/medical-assistant?grsf=nishkaam-u72ha5">https://www.stepful.com/medical-assistant?grsf=nishkaam-u72ha5</a></p>
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Medical Assistant Online Course ✅ 

i recently made a career change to being a medical assistant and i’m just wondering how long it takes for the new job anxiety to go away? i get great feedback from my supervisors and i’ve picked up the role and responsibilities pretty well but i always ask questions if i need guidance. i still find myself pretty anxious about going to work and feel awkward in the office social setting.  i find myself feeling anxious even when im not at work and im just wondering when you started feeling settled and comfortable with the role? 

<div class="md"><p>i recently made a career change to being a medical assistant and i’m just wondering how long it takes for the new job anxiety to go away? i get great feedback from my supervisors and i’ve picked up the role and responsibilities pretty well but i always ask questions if i need guidance. i still find myself pretty anxious about going to work and feel awkward in the office social setting.  i find myself feeling anxious even when im not at work and im just wondering when you started feeling settled and comfortable with the role? </p>
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adjusting to new role

Hi! I took my nha ccma exam this Saturday afternoon. I know you are supposed to get results within 48 hours, and most people receive theirs the next morning, but I was curious if anyone knows that the Thanksgiving hours will impact this. They have been closed since Wednesday and will reopen Monday. Anxiously waiting results so was wondering if anyone would know when I should expect it and if you get an email or just need to keep checking nha website. Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>Hi! I took my nha ccma exam this Saturday afternoon. I know you are supposed to get results within 48 hours, and most people receive theirs the next morning, but I was curious if anyone knows that the Thanksgiving hours will impact this. They have been closed since Wednesday and will reopen Monday. Anxiously waiting results so was wondering if anyone would know when I should expect it and if you get an email or just need to keep checking nha website. Thanks! </p>
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NHA CCMA Exam results 

I have worked in substance abuse, pediatrics, family med and hematology/oncology. So far I would say family med isn’t the best due to how much stuff there is to do. I don’t have a best yet because I want to keep switching specialties and find something I like. 

<div class="md"><p>I have worked in substance abuse, pediatrics, family med and hematology/oncology. So far I would say family med isn’t the best due to how much stuff there is to do. I don’t have a best yet because I want to keep switching specialties and find something I like. </p>
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What have been your most and/or least favorite specialties to work in and why?

Hey Guys I take my CCMA exam next week 12/4 and I am extremely nervous, I did purchase their practice test and so far I’ve been doing okay 86% being my highest but for some reason I just feel so really nervous. Has anyone take the NHA was it similar to the practice exams or completely different? Any tips or info is appreciated. TIA

<div class="md"><p>Hey Guys I take my CCMA exam next week 12/4 and I am extremely nervous, I did purchase their practice test and so far I’ve been doing okay 86% being my highest but for some reason I just feel so really nervous. Has anyone take the NHA was it similar to the practice exams or completely different? Any tips or info is appreciated. TIA</p>
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NHA CCMA EXAM

hey everyone!! I got an interview after my resume was under consideration for a whole month 🙂‍↔️ I applied 11/1 and my interview is 12/2. I don’t know what to wear. Any tips or advice on what to wear. Currently I am at the store looking for outfits. This is what I currently have considering . 🙏🏽🙏🏽

<div class="md"><p>hey everyone!! I got an interview after my resume was under consideration for a whole month 🙂‍↔️ I applied 11/1 and my interview is 12/2. I don’t know what to wear. Any tips or advice on what to wear. Currently I am at the store looking for outfits. This is what I currently have considering . 🙏🏽🙏🏽</p>
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MA Interview 

I just started a new medical assistant job. It’s my first position. Family medicine is the department. My coworkers are very cliquish and mean girlish. The front desk receptionist is an older woman who sits and makes fun of me with the other MAs. I heard her say what’s wrong with her face. The manager is a male but he acts mean girlish as well. He’ll smirk with the other MAs. Some days he speaks other days he doesn’t. I feel out of place like an outsider. I’m sort of struggling with manual blood pressures. They gave me a stethoscope but it’s an old cardinal health one. It’s not very good. I can’t transfer for 6 months. It’s going to be a long 6 months. Me and the other new hire doesn’t have a desk or computer. I’m like why would you hire 2 new people and not have a place for us to work. Also everyone else has been put on the scrub list except me. Not sure why. The education lady who assigns us classes hasn’t signed me up until December. My manager said that’s too long so he’s going to bump up the date. Me and the other new girl hasn’t been assigned a doctor yet. I feel kinda discouraged.🫤 

<div class="md"><p>I just started a new medical assistant job. It’s my first position. Family medicine is the department. My coworkers are very cliquish and mean girlish. The front desk receptionist is an older woman who sits and makes fun of me with the other MAs. I heard her say what’s wrong with her face. The manager is a male but he acts mean girlish as well. He’ll smirk with the other MAs. Some days he speaks other days he doesn’t. I feel out of place like an outsider. I’m sort of struggling with manual blood pressures. They gave me a stethoscope but it’s an old cardinal health one. It’s not very good. I can’t transfer for 6 months. It’s going to be a long 6 months. Me and the other new hire doesn’t have a desk or computer. I’m like why would you hire 2 new people and not have a place for us to work. Also everyone else has been put on the scrub list except me. Not sure why. The education lady who assigns us classes hasn’t signed me up until December. My manager said that’s too long so he’s going to bump up the date. Me and the other new girl hasn’t been assigned a doctor yet. I feel kinda discouraged.🫤 </p>
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Thoughts?

Hi everyone! For context: I did my medical assitant program through one of my schools. However my externship was canceled due to the pandemic (I did this during 2019). I did pass the national exam and I do have my certification but not for my state specifically. I do know some clinics/hospitals are offering an apprenticeship as a medical assistant but I'm not sure if I should go that route. I have been renewing my license just in case (I'm currently working as a phlebotomist). Please help

<div class="md"><p>Hi everyone! For context: I did my medical assitant program through one of my schools. However my externship was canceled due to the pandemic (I did this during 2019). I did pass the national exam and I do have my certification but not for my state specifically. I do know some clinics/hospitals are offering an apprenticeship as a medical assistant but I&#39;m not sure if I should go that route. I have been renewing my license just in case (I&#39;m currently working as a phlebotomist). Please help</p>
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Should I redo my entire medical assistant license? 

Hi what do you recommend for memory enhancer while reviewing? Tia

<div class="md"><p>Hi what do you recommend for memory enhancer while reviewing? Tia</p>
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Memory enhancer

Hey guys!

One of the major hospitals in my area is also a medical school and they have a medical assistant student program. The program consists of 6 weeks of classes plus clinicals sprinkled in. After the 6 weeks you take your cert and find a job within the hospital's network. 

Classes don't start till january, but I was curious. What Do you guys think are some of the most important things to know/get down for certification? What are some thing that won't be taught that I should know about being a cma? I'm excited to start and would love to hear from you all!

<div class="md"><p>Hey guys!</p>

<p>One of the major hospitals in my area is also a medical school and they have a medical assistant student program. The program consists of 6 weeks of classes plus clinicals sprinkled in. After the 6 weeks you take your cert and find a job within the hospital&#39;s network. </p>

<p>Classes don&#39;t start till january, but I was curious. What Do you guys think are some of the most important things to know/get down for certification? What are some thing that won&#39;t be taught that I should know about being a cma? I&#39;m excited to start and would love to hear from you all!</p>
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