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Many young people are interested in entry -level healthcare jobs that balance clinical duties with administrative functions. This program illustrates the ins and outs of just such a position - the certified medical assistant. The program examines a CMA's typical responsibilities, such as maintaining patient records, managing a physician's schedule, and preparing examining rooms, as well as the skills a successful medical assistant will need - including data entry, customer service, specimen collection, and first aid. Incorporating interviews with experienced medical assistants and the specialists who train them, the program describes what it takes to become a CMA, from the best high school courses to take to passing the AAMA CMA certification exam.
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