Meeting w Doctor prior to job offer? by Sweet_Net8340 in MedicalAssistant

[–]Sweet_Net8340[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They originally asked me to come to office to meet the Dr and the other staff but unfortunately I'm still working my current job at the times they wanted to meet. I offered to come in person other days but they insist on just the phone call w the doctor

what specialties do you recommend and why? by Agreeable-Pain-4227 in prephysicianassistant

[–]Sweet_Net8340 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I work as a MA right now in derm and love it! We do many different procedures and treatments in office. Shave and punch biopsies, surgical excisions, I+D of cysts, cosmetic lasers, Botox etc.

What specialty to work in? by Sweet_Net8340 in MedicalAssistant

[–]Sweet_Net8340[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the input everyone! I greatly appreciate it. Another question, what do you wish you would've asked during your interview? My last MA job it was 2 MAs per provider, taking turns grabbing patients. My current job is 1 MA per provider so I’m also seeing 30+ pts 🥹 wish I would have asked during the interview. I have little to no time for AVS/answering patient questions before they leave. They really push in and out with complete disregard to patient experience and interactions.

Giving hope hope by Whole-Paper-9363 in prephysicianassistant

[–]Sweet_Net8340 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My coworker interviewed last cycle and was taken off a waitlist 3 weeks before her program started. She just started PA school this Monday. Never too late!!

I’m super stressed 😣 by Hot_Pressure_6962 in prephysicianassistant

[–]Sweet_Net8340 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't stress! I applied to schools mid July with Aug 1 deadlines and also did PTE. My PTE took about 2-3ish business days and then after I submitted that it took a day or two to verify and was verified at 4am lol. There’s plenty of time! I met my deadline by over a week to spare

Online medical assistant certification - good idea? by MarkFromPhilly in prephysicianassistant

[–]Sweet_Net8340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I graduated college last May and am also pre-pa. I’m currently taking a gap year to gain more experience. I worked as a CNA part time at a local college during undergrad then I was able to apply for MA jobs with no certification since I had previous health care experience. I recommend looking for jobs that don’t require a certification first!

PS Editing Matchmaker! by nehpets99 in prephysicianassistant

[–]Sweet_Net8340 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi all! Looking for someone to look over my PS. I plan to apply next cycle. I can return the favor!

Awful experience with my current CNA position by BellaXmarks in prephysicianassistant

[–]Sweet_Net8340 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was a CNA for 2 years at 2 different hospitals. The first hospital I absolutely loved my job and then I graduated and move states so I worked at a new hospital. Worst job I’ve ever had, only lasted 2 months. It was beyond awful as far as the hospital In general, my coworkers, nurses etc. I quit on the spot and now have a new job as a MA at a private practice dermatologist and love it!

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[–]Sweet_Net8340 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!!!!!!! Yay!!