Misconceptions

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	Misconceptions

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Correcting Misconceptions that Keep Men out of Medical Assistant Careers:

Misconceptions and social taboos that keep men out of the medical assistant profession should be identified, addressed and corrected. Accurate information about career training opportunities, challenges and rewards of working in medical office setting and clinics should be provided.

malema wrote us this:

Sep 17th, 2007 - 7:31 PM

Re: No wonder so many can't find a job

I am a male medical assistant in a doctor's office. I am responsible for a lady CRNP. I work with her all the time. I do all back offices jobs except for EKG's (hospital policy). I have been in this office almost 3 years now. I am the only male in the practice except for the 1 male MD. If they need anything I am the one that has to move or pickup the object. I am also responsible for ordering and maintaining the vaccine used for shots in the practice. I considered moving to another facility in the hospital...

Positive Role Models:

One way to change the public's way of seeing men in scrubs would be through positive role models and a more proactive approach toward men in the media: videos, graphics and publications should show men and women performing clinical and administrative tasks and communicate that hiring men is a positive move.

Vocational Training:

Although the job market for men in medical assisting is far better today than it was in the past men are still denied full and equal participation in many aspects of this rewarding career, despite of their interest. Most employers just cannot seem to be able to picture a male medical assistant in their medical practice. Others seem intimidated by the thought of a man in scrubs greeting and caring for their patients.

weisy wrote us this:

Sep 15th, 2007 - 1:15 AM

Re: Re: No wonder so many can't find a job

I graduated from Everest College in 2005 with a AAS in medical assisting (the name of the school was different at that time). The education provided was very good... (truncated). I graduated at the age of 49 and I'm a male.

Advertising:

Vocational training and educational programs should set enrollment goals for male students and actively recruit them. Schools should advertise at places where men can be found such as colleges, newspapers and magazines for men. The number of male faculties (MA instructors) teaching the medical assistant curriculum should be increased to support the men in the profession as role models.

Sailors and Marines:

Sailors and Marines practice a broad range of skills designed to integrate the Navy and Marine Corps ships and units into one cohesive, battle-ready team. If you are working as a medical assistant on a U.S. Navy submarine chances are you are a man. At present women cannot serve in submarines! For that to happen the Navy would have to redesign its entire fleet of submarines to accommodate female recruits.

The Exception—Men Wanted ONLY!

A U.S. Navy medical assistant is part of a team that is responsible for the radiological and environmental safety of the crew. Their duties involve first aid and medical assisting skills, as well as radiation safety and atmosphere control. They also provide the engineering department with technical advice on the safe operating parameters of the reactor cooling system. Read: Military Medical Assistants.

Medical Assistant Web Forum Discussion:

Discuss: Men in medical assisting!

Ramon Smith wrote us this:

Sep 27th, 2004 - 6:39 PM

Re: Re: Sad but true! Where are the men?

Well in response that is exactly what is happening to male Medical Assistants. We sometimes outshine our female counterparts and still get passed over. That's exactly what has been happening to me. But I have now learned to become creative. I will list a few things that may help all male MAs:

1. Become certified

2. Try looking outside of the box and work as a Paramedical Examiner for companies like Port-a- Medic where you get paid for doing basic exams venipunctures, recording vitals, EKGs, urine collection, and specimen collection for life insurance purposes. Pay between $18-$25 per exam!

3. Open your own clinic become your own boss and hire Dr's, LPN's RN's and MA's. Yes, MA's can own a clinic and run it!

4. Be inventive and open your own Wellness and Compliance company. Go from home to home or community to community helping and educating people about Hypertension healthy eating etc. Help people to help themselves. You do not diagnose! Run a blood pressure station, cholesterol checks and blood sugar test for a small fee and advise those with problems to seek professional help. Do not misrepresent yourself or diagnose that's not your job but you can help monitor. You can even work in conjunction with a Medical Office or Doctor to facilitate these things.

5. Teach Medical Assisting

I am in the process of opening my own clinic now and found that these things were helping me in the interim. Remember; if you can't move the mountain, go to it.

Hope this has been enlightening.

Ramon