Even with the worst of the current recession seemingly behind us, many people contemplating a career in medical assisting may be wondering if there will be a job waiting for them when they finish their training. If government projections are to be believed, the outlook for medical assistant jobs is extremely encouraging.
For example:
- The New York State Department of Labor projects that, in New York State, the demand for medical assistants will, by 2016, increase 30% from its 2006 levels (the last year’s statistics were compiled).
- Similarly, in California, demand for medical assistants is expected to rise 31% during this same 10-year period, according to the California Employment Development Department.
- According to the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, the demand for medical assistants in the Sunshine State will rise 42% between 2006 and 2016.
- The State of Illinois Department of Employment Security projects that Medical Assistant jobs in that state will jump 48% in the 2006-2016 period.
- In Texas, “medical assistant” rates as the #3 growth field, with employment in that state projected to rise 54% between 2006 and 2016, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
Driving the demand for medical assistants is America’s aging population. As more and more Baby Boomers enter their retirement years, they are expected to put unprecedented demand on the nation’s health care providers.Also driving demand is the increasing number of group practices, clinics and other health care facilities that require support personnel who can handle both clinical and administrative duties.
Training is Key
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, opportunities for medical assistants are expected to be greatest for those with some degree of formal training and certification. Everest Colleges provide quality training in this growing field. Hands-on learning at Everest includes:
- Patient care and communication
- Clinical assisting and pharmacology
- Medical insurance, bookkeeping and health sciences
- Cardiopulmonary procedures
- Laboratory procedures
- Endocrinology and reproduction
- Therapeutic care
For more information on medical assisting training programs in your area, please contact Everest today!
