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MEDICAL ASSISTING

DESCRIPTION

Medical assistants work in medical offices and are trained to keep the offices running smoothly. They perform both clerical and medical duties.

WORK CONDITIONS

Medical assistants work in clean, well lit offices. They need to be able to handle more than one situation at a time. The work week is generally forty hours long. Evening positions can result in part time and overtime opportunities.

TRAITS COMMON TO SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS

1. Interest in Helping Others.
2. Honesty and respect for the confidential nature of medical records.
3. Dependability.
4. Empathy.
5. Ability to communicate clearly and in a calm manner.
6. Attentiveness to personal and professional appearance.
7. Common Sense.

JOB OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR 2005

Employment through the year 2005 is expected to greatly exceed the average for all occupations.

TEXT FOR THIS COURSE IS WRITTEN ON THE 10th GRADE LEVEL