Lead Medical Assistant Job Profile: Female, age 36, from Tucson, AZ (ID# 2767)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Healthcare
What is your job title?

Lead Medical Assistant
Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for (size and general description of what type of organization it is)

Urgent Care facility with approx 25 employees
How long have you been employed in this position?

2 yrs
How many hours do you work a week on average?

40+
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

40+
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

In charge of clinical staff to ensure proper patient care and documentation.
What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

29000
What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

30000
Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

6.5 hours per pay period for vacation and sick time, Health and dental insurance.
Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

Under compensated

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

I work with other coworkers and patients on a daily basis. This is one of the highlights of my job. I enjoy working with patients and helping them.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 1 Income
- 2 Work Environment - co-workers
- 3 Work Environment - supervisors
- 4 Benefits
- 5 Hours
- 3 Level of responsibility
- 7 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 8 Job Title

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

Enjoy helping people.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

social skills is a must. One needs to be patient and able to communicate with sick patients. Organizational skills is a must in order to not make errors.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

Yes. A technical school designed for medial assistant training is needed.
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

Be organized, patient, and communicate with patients and coworkers.

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)

Facility is in my community
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

susbmitted resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)

Yes with the owner and practice manager. There was only one interview I was hired on the spot because of my work background and ethics.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

The whole interview process was pretty simple. In fact the easiest one I have ever had. I was not really asked any specific questions except what location did I want to work at and what hours did I want. They were really impressed with my resume.
Is this the job / field you planned to work in?

Yes
If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?

No. I have been a medical assistant and in a managerial positon for over 10 years. I knew what was expected of the job when I came to this job.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain

Yes
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain

Yes. I had excellent teachers throughout my training.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?

If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?

The variety of procedures I do and the different people I come in contact with daily.
What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)

I would have to say my least favorite is the hours our clinic is open from 12 noon until 8:00 pm. My favorite thing would be that my job is within walking distance to my home and the people I work with.
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

No. I am not sure why not.
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

I am planning on going to school for radiology tech. I would like to get into nuclear radiology.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?

I love the medical field. It is a field that will always be needed and people will always need you.

7 am - 8 am

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11 am - 12 am

Arrive at work at 11:30 am I open the office, clean exam rooms, restock rooms, make sure all instruments are sterilized. Pull labs for charts and doctor review. Clinic opens at 12 noon
12 am - 1 pm
1 pm - 2 pm

See patients. We see a variety of patients with a variety of problems.
2 pm - 3 pm

See patients. We see a variety of patients with a variety of problems.
3 pm - 4 pm

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4 pm - 5 pm

See patients. We see a variety of patients with a variety of problems.
5 pm - 6 pm

See patients. We see a variety of patients with a variety of problems.
6 pm - 7 pm

See patients. We see a variety of patients with a variety of problems.
7 pm - 8 pm

See patients. We see a variety of patients with a variety of problems.
8 pm - 9 pm

See patients. We see a variety of patients with a variety of problems.
9 pm - 10 pm

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10 pm - 11 pm

Home
11 pm - 12 pm

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