Thursday, October 7, 2010

Medical Assistant Jobs And Strategies To Get Them

By Mon Ion

Medical assistant jobs are one of the few jobs out there that are recession proof. There are plenty of positions out there but for some reason, these positions do not get filled. The problem seems to be the caliber of people showing up for these jobs. Being a medical assistant is a position where you deal with sick people and need to show some empathy and emotion in providing care to the sick. Most people do not portray these features during interviews and this could be one of the factors that cause not to sound convincing during the interview.

Preparing for a job interview is very important for anybody applying for a job. You have to prepare your questions before hand and also prepare some answers to some questions which you anticipate you will be asked. Below are some questions which people tend to get stomped on which we have provided the answers.

How To Deal With Upset Patients

This is a question people get asked and the idea is to find out how you deal with people when you are under pressure. You have to have a lot more tolerance than the regular Joe down the road and be able to do the right thing and maintain your composure no matter what the patient is saying. During the interview you might be expected to talk about a case where you dealt with an upset patient and the strategy you used to diffuse he case without any problems.

Your Relationship With Physicians and Staff members

This is another very important topic you have to address squarely. Nobody wants to hire someone that is difficult to work with. For example somebody that is always getting into arguments, or not responding to other people when they try to interact with them.
 

Ideally, you only find out such personalities about people after you have spent time with them. However, some individuals cannot wait to show you how difficult they could be to work with and spill the beans during the interview. They argue with the interviewer, and put him or her in an uncomfortable position, when that happens you can kiss the opportunity good bye. Learn to restrain yourself during interviews by maintaining a constant breathing rhythm

What to wear for a medical assistant job interview

It is very surprising, but very often you see people show up for an interview as if they just rolled out of bed. The truth is that first impression sums it up for a lot of people. If you are casually dressed then that is the picture the interviewer has of you on their mind. Trying to see in their minds eye what you will look like strolling around their premises in a casual manner will seal your faith. The best way to dress for a medical assistant job and any other job for that matter is business attire. Look professional and make a lasting impression.

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