Hey I feel ya Danni. I have worked for two companies and I have been the only male in the practice (besides the doctor). I have worked with center managers who gave me a hard time just because they felt like men shouldnt be in this profession. Everytime I tell other guys that I am a medical assistant, i get teased about it. But it is something I love to do and I wouldnt change.
Your Professional Title/Credentials: NRCMA

Your Professional Title/Credentials: NRCMA

Welcome Kevin.
I havent worked as a medical assistant yet but I start my last semester of school in about a week. I just took the nursing entrance exam today and passed. I plan to work as a medical assistant while in nursing school to get some actual experience working with people.
I also went to my externship interview this morning. It went well and Im very excited to start that as well. They informed me that I will not be able to draw blood (which Im good at and really wanted to do) but Ill be doing EKG's.

This site is great
Good luck!!

Are You Still In School? yes

Are You Working? Not as a medical assistant yet

Kevin,

Welcome, jump on in the water is fine.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA (AAMA)

Welcome Kevin! I'm in MA school right now, finishing the program November 30th and the formal graduation ceremony is Feb. 5, 2011. I also plan on going to nursing school. People keep telling me I wasted time and money by going to MA school first instead of going straight into nursing school. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that did it that way. I"m glad you are loving your job! Its always great to hear that stuff. Do you work for a family physician or a specialist? I'm hoping to work for a family doc but at this point, I think I will have to take anything I'm offered! Good Luck!!

Are You Still In School? Yes

Are You Working? No

Hey thanks for the love everyone! This seems like a great site. Good luck to all of those pursuing a nursing career.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: NRCMA