I want to see if there is anywhere in S.E Michigan where i can volunterr my time to get experience for a medical assisting job?

I work from 7:30 am to 4pm M-F SO it would have to be after 4pm (if a office or a clinic has a late night) or better yet Saturdays.

It has to be in a back office or front office setting.
Giving coffie to people in the hospital is nice but it dose NOT translate to a job in a doctor's office.

If anyone has any ideas PLEASE let me know.

PS
im still willing to relocate even if the pay is minimum wage

Nate, have you thought about getting your CNA? I know this is a round about way to a job. It has been a while since you graduated from school and i think employers may be looking at this. Many long-term care facilities offer CNA course for free-usually last for about 3 weeks and then you become employed there. This would help you get back in the swing, give you a bump on your resume. have you kept up your CEUs?

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Registered Nurse CCMA Certified Phlebotomist Certified X-Ray tech

Are You Still In School? Completed my BSN December 2008

Are You Working? yes. I work agency. (Hospital Clinic for 6 years)

i WILL LOOK INTO THAT HOW DOSE A CNA DIFFER FROM AND MA?

ITS FUNNY YOU MENTION THAT ABOUT BEING OUT OF SCHOOL FOR A WHILE AT ONE POINT THEY DIDNT WANT NEW GRADUATES NOW MY SKILLS ARE 2 OLD

I was wondering why you haven't thought of taking an EMT course either.

Check this out. Also, there are some forums you could look at.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_Nursing_Assistant

The reason offices do not want new grads is because they want an MA who can work soley on their own. I think you need to start thinking in the direction of CNA. You can add your schooling for MA with your CNA experience after you have worked for a while. I worked as a CNA before I became an MA. Furthering your education in healthcare will do work for you! Have you kept up your CEUs for your cert?

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Registered Nurse CCMA Certified Phlebotomist Certified X-Ray tech

Are You Still In School? Completed my BSN December 2008

Are You Working? yes. I work agency. (Hospital Clinic for 6 years)

Nate,
My circumstances have changed...
short story as of yesterday I'm not working or elaborating at this time...
I'm:
1. hitting up all my school peeps, networking.
2. looking in to related employment where I can use my skills, rub elbows and meet people.
3. Got a lead on a "reserve FEMA" thing, through the good ole boy network.
4. I'm going to contact the managers from my externship sites and my PCP, you never know maybe they golf with a doc that needs someone trainable and willing.
5. positive this is temporary.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA (AAMA)

Are You Still In School? no

Are You Working? yes

Dang, Jeff, sorry to hear that! I know how difficult it was to get the job you had!

Nate, have you considered Florida? There are many CMA jobs down here!

Jenny

Are You Still In School? yes!

I agree with Jenny. I feel Florida is a hotbed for healthcare. Just alone here in Orlando, two new hospitals are opening up within the next year or two.
I have been watching the employment ads on various websites. I have to say that there are plenty of MA positions that need to be filled. I just found out from my school that there are not enough MA students to fill all of the externship requests. I think thats a pretty good indication how things here are in Florida. I would strongly recommend Nate, to start to investigate Florida as a possible job search. You said you were willing to relocate.

im there ill go for next to no pay just to start out 7-8 hr is fine with me

anyone got links for jobs down there in the medical assisting filed?