What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at CrossPurpose?
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We work with education partners to train candidates for this career track, and provide a cost-free training course to provide candidates with the necessary training and certification opportunities needed to enter this field.
Training you'll receive:
- Personal development
- Resume writing
- Interview skills and strategies
- 1-on-1 Coaching
- Medical Assistant Certificate
- 160 hours of clinical experience
- Becoming eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam*
- Becoming eligible to take the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam*
*Exams offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
During our 6 month training program, you do NOT get paid. After you achieve your certification and complete your training (around the 3-5 month mark), we'll work with you until you find your full-time, paid job in the Medical Assistant field.
Entry level Medical Assistant jobs typically pay $27,434 - $37,239 (data from Burning Glass), though entry wages can vary depending on the specific role.
Medical Assistants assist physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. They organize patient records, schedule appointments, and prepare medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Work in medical offices.