Thanks for the info. I sort of get the idea a little better now. But, does anyone know what the pay might be like?

Hi there, It doesn't matter if you have a Certification or not. Look at this way, it would be an extra skill under your belt, and at this point in time getting the experience is worth more than the benefits. If you were picked to work there, I would count it as a blessing.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: NCMA, (NCCT), AS

Are You Still In School? No

Are You Working? Yes.

Pay really depends on where you are and the size of the practice. I know at my externship location MAs made what every MA in the clinic earned, with merit and longevity raises, very competitive compensation.

There is a local podiatrist who seems to go through a lot of MAs. Every year or so she has an ad out for new meat. Her initial pay seems to be competitive, but I'm thinking she has little or no wiggle room for pay increases after you are there. She is a single doctor practice and shares an office space with a pain management doctor and she is not associated with any of the local clinics or health organizations.

Good luck!

Your Professional Title/Credentials: CMA (AAMA)

Are You Still In School? nope

Are You Working? yep