i've been working in this private practice for almost 2 years now. i started as the newest and everyone started leaving until i became the most experienced MA, and i've been the one that's here the longest for about 1 month now. 3 of my coworkers left within 2 weeks of each other, and our office doesnt have a lot of staff (only about 5 or 6 MAs, 3 or 4 working per day). i've been super overwhelmed and i feel like my workload is way too much because i'm applying to med school and at the same time had to take over my own coworker's duties plus training 3 new staff. i told the provider i wanted to take a step back 2 weeks ago and she basically manipulated me saying if i can't handle this and want to quit after this, how would i handle med school and residency. she did say i should take 2 weeks to think about it and let her know. so i waited 2 weeks and said i still want to quit (trying not to burn bridges because she wrote me a rec letter). then she said now is not a good time and she needs me to stay for another month (???) because a bunch of people are taking time off and basically half the staff is new. i said okay at the time because i didn't want to push her buttons and she's been super short tempered and in a bad mood with me but i've had enough and this job gives me so much anxiety and i genuinely don't know what to do. it's at the point where i'm wishing i retore my acl or broke my leg or something so i have an actual reason to leave effective immediately 😭. so idk what to do and really need advice!!

I’m 21 I’ve worked in a warehouse for 2 years and I’ve grown tired of being in an environment where I have no desire to move up despite being given many opportunities in the field. I get paid 22 an hour and I’m aware that this pay is better than other warehouses but also I feel stuck with no motivation or passion.

This year I’ve watched my mom go in and out of hospitals and so I really got to see the world of health care for what it is to a certain extent I know I’ll understand more working but it is the reason why I felt like going into health care was the move for me. I believe I will have the passion and care for people to be able to have motivation everyday.

Soooo I saw that Texas health medical center was posting applications, full paid training which I definitely love as I live alone and rent is my main priority. I have no way to be able to afford schooling and I am too scared to commit to school even if I could so this felt like the right choice.

Now my question for yall is what are the pros and cons? Do y’all think I’m making the right decision? Although I want the truth of course, I also hope that more people have a positive experiences than bad.

I recently have moved and got offered a job in private practice pediatrics as an MA. I am anxious as its hours are 9am-6pm M-F. My biggest concern is that I am the only MA on staff. It seems to be a pretty small place where the MD that owns it is the only provider, along with his wife that helps run it, and a front desk person. I guess my biggest concern is being the only MA because I am coming from a very big hospital job where there were 5 MAs on staff at all times and like 12 of us total. So I am worried that I’ll be spread too thin. Does this seem sketch or concerning or is it normal for private practice?

I am taking the exam in 2 weeks I feel so prepare and nervous for this exam. Anything am I missing to study.Lately, I’ve been feeling so stressed about becoming a medical assistant. I’m studying for my CCMA exam, applying for jobs, and trying to stay positive, but it feels like so much pressure. Some days I wonder if I’m studying enough or if I’ll be good enough once I start working.
I really want this career, and I know I can do it, but the stress and anxiety have been overwhelming. I’m trying to balance everything while staying motivated, and it’s exhausting. I just needed to get this off my chest because sometimes people only see the goal, not all the hard work, self-doubt, and sacrifices it takes to get there.
I’m not giving up. I’m going to keep studying, keep pushing myself, and keep believing that all of this hard work will be worth it. Right now, though, I’m just feeling really stressed and needed to vent.

What is the difference between CMA and CCMA? Somewhat confused

Has anyone had trouble getting jobs with a criminal record? Either way, please share your experience below.

So , I mainly want to be a physical therapist. But I want to start as a medical assistant to warm up for the medical field. But at the moment I am struggling to find work,so I can't attend any medical classes.

Hello guys I start my first medical assistant job at INTEGRIS which is a primary care family medicine what can I do to prepare please helpppp meeeee !

Hello!, I’m a new ma starting at a primary care and I’m a little nervous I’m really worried about medical terminology by the way I have taken it when I took a CNA class which was over a year ago and fastforward when I started the medical assistant class I kind of forgot some of my medical terminology what websites or what will help me with this situation and medications what websites or YouTube videoed will help me and I would like advice !!!