BY: Amanda Jackson, AAMA-CMA, Medical Assisting Program Director, Rasmussen College- Brooklyn Park, MN
Attention all Medical Assisting students! Here are a few tips to get the job you want.
The hunt for a new job can be exhausting. Here are a few things I have found helpful:
● Get your Medical Assisting Certification.
You will have more opportunities for career advancement and job security. You will get better pay
and have more opportunity for advancements.
●Apply, Apply, Apply
When I graduated from my MA program I must have sent out at least forty applications. Even if
people say they are not hiring still send them an application for when they are. Use the internet,
newspaper, and references to find jobs. Many job openings are not being advertised. Make sure you
tell everyone you know you are looking for a job.
● Interview
Arrive early, dress appropriately, be prepared, go alone, turn your cell phone off, greet everyone with
a friendly and polite tone, check your body language and keep positive.
●Thank You Note
It is important to send a thank you note. This will remind the employer about what you will bring to
the company.
●Follow-Up
Follow-up 5 to 10 days after your thank you to find out the status of your interview.
●Join the AAMA and you will have networking opportunities, member discounts, you can attend annual conventions, and much more.
Good luck job searching!