Chapter 1:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assistants are in high demand, and that demand is expected to keep growing. Job growth for medical assistants is attributed to an aging “baby boom” population, a decrease in the average hospital stay time, and an increase in preventive care initiatives. Acute and chronic diseases will result in increased office visits, and physicians will seek additional medical assistants to perform clinical and administrative duties in order to see more patients.
For more information, reach out to the following professional organizations:
American Association of Medical Assistants
Website: aama-ntl.org
This association, formed in 1955, strives to improve health care and protect the rights and improve the careers of CMAs.
American Medical Technologists
Website: americanmedtech.org
RMAs also have the opportunity to become involved in state societies. As members of the AMT, RMAs can network, promote their profession, and remain current on medical assisting initiatives.