Not Just Young(er) But Also Old(er) Medical Assistants Enjoy this Field

By older we mean mature medical assistants, those who typically enter into the medical assistant field in their forties and fifities. Goes to show, opportunities in the medical office exist for everybody, including late bloomers. It is not limited by age, gender, race, religion, or even certain disabilities. There is plenty of room for men and women of all ages. From the employer's point of view, the young energetic medical assistant right after high school is just as valuable as the mature and experienced professional, as long as they have the right attitude and the drive to succeed. Each one brings special talents and skills to the office, and if they qualify medical office managers are ready to hire them. We recently spotted several job ads on Craigslist where busy clinics are looking for a mature medical assistant.

Mature medical assistant needed
Jun 28, 2011 · Small (but sometimes very busy!) clinic looking for mature professional
medical assistant. Pleasant environment, great staff, so great attitude is required ... sanantonio.craigslist.org/hea/2467719173.html

What About The Late Bloomers?

When it comes to medical assistants their age plays no role at all. A vast number of medical assisting students are older than those of even a few years ago. Their average age is between 25 - 35 years and up. Some medical assistant students even are in their late forties or fifties and are doing very well.

These so called late bloomers have very specific career goals and generally remain more focused during their training than those fresh out of High School. They hear the clock ticking, and see job-related training as a way to fulfill goals they weren't able to achieve before.

Medical assistants must understand that positive interaction with patients is important, just like excellent record keeping and filing skills, for a medical practice's success. They must also understand that the physician expects the medical assistant's help before, during, and after all patient examinations, and may request treatment administration done in a highly professional manner to provide the best patient care and earn an excellent reputation for the practice. These are all skills not tied to age and gender.

Can I Achieve My Career Goal?

Career goals can be achieved regardless of a person's age, gender, or occupation. From hands-on training right on the job, or formal on-campus vocational training, to distance career education online through programs that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, there are so many ways and programs that suit the young, the old and the busiest person's lifestyle and wallet.