Today, a medical assistant is the third fastest growing career in the world with its remarkable increase in job demand for this profession, which is expected to increase by 35% by 2016. From this statistic, it is very obvious that anyone with the potential and the ability is preparing to venture into this field of medical assistant and looks forward to a bright and lucrative future.
However, just like everything else, there are always two sides to everything, just like for the medical assistant. Let’s make a list of all the necessary pros and cons and weigh the value of this profession.
Pro:
1. As PA (Medical Assistant) is one of the fastest growing jobs in the world, there is no doubt that the salary and benefits of this job will also increase attractively. Of course, this will largely depend on individual skill sets, experience, and academic qualification, but nonetheless, at the general level, medical assistant salaries will be on the higher end due to their significant value and benefits. will contribute to society in terms of medical advice and healthcare.
2. The job and tasks of a medical assistant are very challenging and rewarding at the same time. There are new things to learn and new problems to overcome almost every day, although some of the tasks in the AP are routine, but the responsibilities are not.
3. There are many opportunities for a medical assistant to move if they opt for something new and different, such as moving from the pediatric stream to the psychological. The career opportunity for a medical assistant seems to be endless nowadays with today’s public’s heightened awareness of health care and disease prevention. There is a great level of flexibility in which a personal assistant can contribute their professionalism and skills.
4. This profession is highly respected and highly appreciated by society due to the great medical care and professional advice that we can seek from these professionals in addition to doctors or surgeons.
5. FA used to work in a more comfortable working environment, such as an office, and with fewer working hours compared to surgeons or doctors.
6. Since the existence of the role of PA in related work facilities, there are significant improvements in the customer experience where patients are happy with the faster treatments and services they can get now compared to before.
Cons:
To. A PA works under the supervision of a surgeon or physician almost 90% of the time, regardless of the PA’s own ability and work experience. That said, the Palestinian Authority has very little autonomy over the decision they can make in their workplace.
B. Although the Palestinian Authority has taken over almost 80% of what was previously responsible for the doctor or surgeon, a medical assistant is just an assistant where his salary will be much less compared to the doctor.
vs. A PA must recertify every 6 years to maintain their credentials. Therefore, it is true that a medical assistant will have to continue his study until he leaves his job or has reached retirement age.
D. A personal assistant is always busy as he is burdened with tons of tasks, including clerical and administrative tasks at his workplace. They are responsible for almost everything in the office, from “restocking office supplies” to conducting basic exams and writing prescriptions for patients. They have been assigned a great responsibility to ensure the smooth running of the office or clinic in which they work.
me. Most personal assistants work under a lot of stress and pressure because they are responsible for many things and they are also responsible for the lives of their patients.
