Medical Assisting – An Evolving Career

We are now living in the rapidly changing world of a global pandemic. There has never been a more challenging time or a more rewarding time to be a medical assistant. As Covid cases (also called Coronavirus, or Covid-19) continue to rise, the healthcare industry is rapidly responding to an incredibly dynamic environment. Updates to pandemic statistics, procedures, and clinical operations are made monthly, weekly, sometimes even daily.
With Covid-19 virus testing capacity still limited in the United States, healthcare workers are preparing for an unprecedented situation. Guidelines are changing quickly at medical facilities, including doctors’ offices, clinics and hospitals. Personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gloves and shields, as well as critical respirators are in short supply.
It is profoundly challenging times on a global scale. This is a healthcare workforce situation that hasn’t happened in over one hundred years. Of course, medical workers need their vital tools to do their lifesaving work. Even more importantly, the healthcare industry needs more competent, caring people to do this significant, lifesaving work.
The Role of Medical Assistants During Covid
Now more than ever, healthcare teams are relying on certified medical assistants. Trained medical assistants are often serving as the backbone of medical facilities all over Florida, our nation, and the world.
The all-around training and knowledge that certified medical assistants possess make them highbred medical professionals in extreme high demand, especially during these unprecedented times. Depending on responsibilities and functions assigned, certified medical assistants support many medical personnel to ensure patients are receiving the adequate care they need and deserve.
How Medical Assistants Manage Covid Patients
The many crucial roles of a certified medical assistant in this busy time of the Covid pandemic can be described many ways. The medical assistant career has so many facets and is continuing to expand. What are some of the potential roles of a medical assistant?
- “First face” of the medical facility
- Patient educator
- Scribe with attention to detail
- Diplomatic communicator
- Health coach
- Compassionate counselor to help patients through rough emotional times by showing compassion and empathy
- Clinician for routine procedures
- Administrator to liaise between departments, facilities or individuals
- Care team coordinator
- Right hand assistant to doctors
- Generalist (jack of all trades)
What remains constant in this evolutionary medical workforce during the Coronavirus pandemic? Trained Medical professionals and
Certified medical assistants remain an essential part of that healthcare team.
Expansive Growth Potential for Medical Assistants
Even before the start of the pandemic, healthcare was a tremendously growing field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that healthcare
will add about 4 million jobs by 2026, approximately one-third of all jobs in the United States. The need for medical assistants is expected
to increase 29 percent. This is an amazing job outlook. In the immediate future, these incredible predictions may even seem conservative as the healthcare industry is looking for more compassionate caregivers to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. The medical assistant career is one with a bright future in this challenging, often bleak time.
The Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic
We are uncertain on the exact course that the pandemic will take. We do know that medical assistants are urgently needed now, as well as will be needed in our future post-pandemic world. While we don’t know the exact changes to come in the post-pandemic world, we do know that medical assistants will continue to be vital to the healthcare industry.
Studying to become a medical assistant may be your fastest route to a career in the burgeoning healthcare field. Because a medical assistant
must be so versatile – and can work in a variety of places in the healthcare industry – receiving certification could be just the beginning of a career that could go in a plethora of directions.
Scholarships | National Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation and clubs invest in our future leaders and philanthropists by funding scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study. Your local Rotary Club may…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Tips to prepare for a nursing interview
Content shared from Indeed By taking some steps to plan for your interview, you may feel more confident and prepared. Here are several tips you…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Interview Question: “Why Do You Want To Be a Nurse?”
Content Shared from Indeed During interviews for nursing school or entry-level positions, employers may ask you, “Why do you want to be a nurse?” Preparing…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Memorial Day – Sumner College is closed
…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Why nurses love their job
Content shared from Scrubs Magazine staff. We all have good and bad days when it comes to working as a nurse. On my best days,…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Register for FREE Nursing Info Sessions
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Info Sessions will be held on our Portland campus. To reserve a spot for an upcoming session please…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Sumner College Interview with KATU’s Afternoon Live
Joanna Russell, President of Sumner College visits with Kara Mack, host of KATU's Afternoon Live, showcasing the new nursing program at Sumner College, a Bachelor…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Hawaii and the West Coast Beckon to Travel Nurses
Article shared from Travelnurse.com. Written by Jennifer Larson, Contributor Travel nursing opportunities abound in the Pacific Region of the United States, including the West Coast…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Johnson & Johnson | Nursing Scholarships
Nursing Scholarships Whether you're pursuing an associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing, there are a variety of nursing scholarships and grants that can provide…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
For healthcare to work, it takes nurses.
Johnson & Johnson is proud to advocate for, elevate, and empower nurses for over 125 years. J&J Objective To attract and strengthen an innovative, thriving, and diverse nursing workforce, empowered to advance health equity and transform healthcare. During…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
May 12 – National Nurses Day
To acknowledge the contributions of nurses and call attention to their working conditions, the International Council of Nurses established May 12 as International Nurses Day in 1974.…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere – Always.
We celebrate the extraordinary contributions Nurses make to our communities, this May 6-12th during National Nurses Week. National Nurses Week begins each year on May…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Sumner College – BSN, LPN, RN to BSN – Classes start July 17th
Sumner College Nursing Programs Our Vision Drives Us. Education with Integrity. Sumner College is committed to providing excellent care to patients in the community through…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Get Started in a Nursing Career
Do you like to help others? Inspired by the possibility of saving and improving lives? For many people entering the nursing field, there’s a feeling…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Find Your Path
There are many different ways into a nursing career. Choose a starting point to get a personalized guide of the steps you’ll need to take.…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Welcome New Sumner College Students
Sumner College starts a new cohort of nursing students today. You are embarking on a new educational journey, pursing a career in healthcare. We welcome…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Nursing Students – Tips for the first year
Content shared from nursecrets So, you have been accepted into nursing school. First of all congratulations! You have made it through the process, so now…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
RN vs BSN: The Differences
Changes in nursing involve a major shift in higher education standards, requiring more nurses to hold a 4-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). The…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Student of the Month: February 2023 Medical Assisting Program
Kayleigh was selected by Sumner College faculty and staff for the February Student of the Month. Some of the reasons she was chosen include: "....her…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Phlebotomy Program – Arizona
If you're interested in a career in phlebotomy that will allow you to work in a safe, professional environment and give you the skills and…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
20 Types of Nursing Positions
Information shared from Indeed.com 20 types of nursing positions Though all nurses seek to provide proper care and treatment for their patients, their day-to-day duties…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
5 Tips for Working While in Nursing School
Information and article shared from Indeed.com Here are five tips for being a successful nursing student while working a full-time or part-time job: 1. Review…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Pros and Cons of Working While in Nursing School
Information and article shared from Indeed.com Editorial Team The Indeed Editorial Team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers, researchers and subject matter experts…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Nursing and Midwifery
Article shared from the World Health Organization Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
New BSN Program
Enroll today in our new BSN program. Graduate in less than 3 years. Classes start April 24th. Learn more www.sumnercollegeBSN.com …
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
OR Nurses Returning to Full Capacity, plus Backlog
By Debra Wood, RN, contributor In the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, many governors ordered elective surgeries postponed to conserve personal protective equipment (PPE)…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Nurses Nurture Their Emotional Health
Article Shared from TravelNursing.com By Jennifer Larson, contributor “How are you feeling?” If the truthful answer to this question is something along the lines of…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Why BSNs are Important
Article shared from TravelNursing.com Cost vs. reward still a factor for BSN-prepared nurses By Debra Wood, RN, contributor When the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
8 Fast-growing Travel Nurse Specialties
This article is sourced from TravelNursing.com. With a nursing shortage compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has driven thousands of nurses from the bedside, many…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn
Congratulations Sumner College Graduate – Prolyn
PROLYN’S STORY “Prior to enrolling at Sumner College’s Medical Assisting program, I was a psychology student who was extremely interested in medicine. I wanted to…
Share at FacebookShare at TwitterShare at PinterestShare at LinkedIn