Medical Office Assistant
(Female, Age 29) from Sauk Rapids, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Medical Office Assistant |
|---|---|
| Salary | $28,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 40 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Sauk Rapids, NY |
| Years Experience | 3 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
We are a satellite office to a large twin cities clinic. Our office has over 200 employees
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Answer phones, schedule appointments, prior authorizations, refills.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
4 weeks vacation. Dental and medical insurance. 401K
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
well compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes. I love working with people and establishing relationships.
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.
Office. A box, no windows, stuffy, hate it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 2
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 7
Supervisors: 8
Job Title: 6
Level of Responsibility: 4
The Actual Work: 5
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
Internet
What was the application process?
resume online
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
yes, two interviews. One with HR and then one with my future supervisors.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
how i would deal with problematic situations and coworkers.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes. Sent to the cities for proper training for 4 days
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Go to school for it first. No way to get a job these days without the background.
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Time management, worked under stress, computer skills. Quick learner
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
absolutely
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Its a lot to learn and you will cry the first week.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
yes.
What are your current career goals?
to be the boss
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
no
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | medical biller | 1 year | 11.00/hr | call insurance companies, post payments, send medical records, get claims paid |
| Prior Job 2 | medcial biller | 6 months | 10.00/hr | medical billing |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
2.8 | Minnesota School of Business | Medical Administrative Assistant |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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