Starting my journey as a Medical assistant 🩷🎀

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... Read moreStarting a career as a medical assistant is an exciting opportunity filled with learning and growth. As you navigate your first days, you’ll experience orientation, receive your scrubs, and learn essential skills like patient care and insurance handling. During lab days, you'll practice practical skills such as giving injections on simulation skin. This hands-on training prepares you for real-world situations and patient interactions. The journey also involves a focus on understanding medical terminology and ethical practices, crucial components for effective patient care. Keep an optimistic mindset, as your enthusiasm will pave the way for success in this vital role in the healthcare system. Embrace every learning opportunity and connect with fellow trainees; their insights and experiences will enhance your understanding. Building good communication skills and compassion will set you apart as you engage with patients from diverse backgrounds. Remember, every medical assistant has a unique story, and yours is just beginning!

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🥺your gonna love it im almost done I start my externship in august

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Wait do they give you scrubs going into medical assistant school?

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