Kino College Blog
Real, practical guidance for future medical assistants: career paths, skills to build, and what to expect from training and the job. New articles are added regularly.
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How Medical Assistants Improve Patient Wellness
Medical assistants do more than keep a clinic running on schedule. They’re often the first friendly face a patient sees, the person who explains…
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Tips for Preparing for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Exam
Once your medical assistant training is done, there is one more step worth thinking about: the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, or CCMA, exam. It…
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Mastering the EHR: Your Ultimate Guide as an Arizona Medical Assistant Student
Being comfortable with an electronic health record, or EHR, is just as important today as knowing how to take a patient’s blood pressure. Arizona…
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Where Do Medical Assistants Work?
One of the best things about becoming a medical assistant is how many different places you can actually work. The role shows up across…
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Career Growth Opportunities for Medical Assistants
A medical assistant career is often described as an entry-level role, but that is only half the story. It is also one of the…
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Differences Between Medical Assistants and Nursing Assistants
Medical assistants and nursing assistants are both entry-level healthcare roles, and it is easy to mix them up if you are still exploring your…
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The Essential Skills Every Successful Medical Assistant Needs
Medical assistants juggle a wide mix of responsibilities in a single shift, from drawing blood to updating a patient’s chart to calming someone who…
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What Arizona Clinics Look for in Medical Assistants
Arizona clinics do not hire medical assistants at random. Hiring managers look for a specific mix of certification, hands-on skill, and workplace habits before…
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A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant
Ask a medical assistant what their day looks like, and most will say the same thing: no two days are exactly alike. One hour…
