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Would being a CNA help me? |
I'm currently in school getting my associations degree in medical office technology. I'm doing both the transcription and coding track to better my chances of getting a job after graduation. I'm curious if getting certified to be a nurse鈥檚 assistant would help and look good on a resume since I will be lacking job experience. I wanted to get certified as a medical assistant to better my chances to getting a job in a doctor's office, but my junior college only offers a CNA program and a RN degree. However, they do offer a course for phlebotomy but I'm unsure of the requirements. Also, because of financial aid I鈥檓 unsure if I鈥檓 able to take it without having to pay out of my own money. Though if I am able to take the course should I? Are these classes worth taking to help me? No. The two jobs are not really related except they are both in the same field. I hate to say this but a CNA is kinda at the bottom of the food chain. Having experience as a CAN will only help you if you鈥檙e looking for a CNA job. They main job they do is related to patient hygiene, so that would have nothing to do with transcription and coding track. If you鈥檙e going in that direction, you might won鈥檛 to learn about insurance and pre-certifications that would help tremendously. Learning the two would go hand in hand. As a phlebotomist you鈥檒l be working in a lab and drawing blood, again that is unrelated to your major. While putting your resume together concentrate on administrative work or skills you have. Also highlight you computer skills in lake of experience. I did this and walked into a job that required minimum two years of work experience. They were impressed on my computer knowledge. As a coder you will use many computer applications. If you have the basic skills that will go a long way. Good luck. Go to http://www.cbsalary.com/?siteid=sep_ov&u... This will give you some ideal Source(s): Office Manager Dr.s Office As of this moment. Transcriptionists are in high demand and are starting at $15-$17 an hour in Texas. Coders are also in high demand, but it helps if you are an experienced coder and know how to charge the proper codes. As a transcriptionist you can also work from home. Don't kill yourself by trying to do to much at once. Once you have graduated you can always go back to school. worked at hospital I've heard that there are not too many jobs for the medical assistant these days. A cna has a very taxing job, both mentally and physically just fyi. Perhaps you can get an externship with whatever career program that you choose to actually get the hands-on training that so many employers are looking for. Or perhaps you can start out as an office assistant or receptionist to get your foot in the door, so to speak. And for more affordable training, I wonder if the local community college or county vo-tech school has training in phlebotomy and/or transcription. |
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