I just recently got out of school for medical assisting. But I cannot find a job!!!?

Question

I just graduated school from a medical assisting program and I cannot seem to find a job. Every web site I go on, they are asking for at least 2 years of experience. How am i suppose to get my experience if no one will give me a chance? I am desperately seeking any kind of help. I have so many bills to pay off and dont want to fall into debt. Can anyone please help?

Answer 1

Go to the smaller medical offices (dental/doctor/specialist/chiropractor) in your area. Compile a resume, dress professionally and go in person.

The bulk of the jobs in medical are in small offices (one or two doctors) and these small businesses cannot afford to post ads on the job sites. Job hunters need to realize it costs THOUSANDS of dollars for employers to access sites like Monster.

As the economy is tanking, and many companies are laying off, people are losing their health insurance. The "great" medical field is losing jobs just like the rest of us. You may have to take another type job to pay the bills until you get your break in a medical office.

Good luck

Answer 2

You have the classic problem of how do get experience if every job wants experience before they'll hire you.

The school you attended should have a placement office that can assist you, so be sure to inquire with them.

Your best chance may be to go to a temporary job agency. They may be able to send you out on some temporary jobs and you can then start to build up some experience. Even if you have to take clerical jobs rather than medical assistant jobs, it's still a foot in the door and may lead to something better. The most important thing for you right now is to get a job - even if it's a temporary one.

Over the years, I've hired many temporary employees because they were good and I wanted them as a permanent employee. The same thing may happen for you.

Also, go to this web site for some additional good advice about job searching, resumes, interviewing, etc. There are lots of things you can do to increase your odds of finding a job: http://www.job-search-steps.com

Good luck.

Tom

Answer 3

What kind of degree did you get? You might have to work outside your field.

Does your school offer placement assistance? Have you tried really looking for a job, or do you just sit back and look on the internet?

Go to a recruiter that specializes in the medical industry. Go to hospital HR departments and leave a resume/fill out an application.

It is rarely wise to go through a "program" that teaches you one specific skill. A general degree in business or some related field is more versatile. For something like medicine, you have to at least get a BA if you want to have any real opportunities.

Answer 4

Unfortunately alot of those career schools are just diploma mills, they will probably help you to find a job as a CNA!(Something you could have done on your own through a local nursing home, without spending a small fortune). Also, they pump a lot of people with the same training into the field all at once, making it very difficult to find a job.

Answer 5

A "medical assistant?" Do you mean you are a nursing assistant? I guess I am not clear on what it is you are.
However, if you are a cna I would advise you to check out local nursing homes. Geriatric care isn't for everybody, but it can be very rewarding work, and most nursing homes are always looking for more help. Try the classifieds and local job services too; some employers still refuse to list positions on the web...

Answer 6

Check with your school maybe they have an office to assit new graduates of their programs. Talk to your instructors (it is call networking). Did you work at a hospital because of your program (hands-on training)? If you did, check with the hospital as well. Good Luck.

Answer 7

Look for small clinics and practices.

Answer 8

Medical assisting?????????????