JOB!!!

Yep - that title is in all caps with four exclamation points - I'm excited about this, if you can't tell. I just finished my first week at my new job. I got hired last Saturday and started on Monday as a medical assistant for a pediatrician. It's great! I've learned out to prepare and give vaccines - not nearly as hard as my phlebotomy class. I can now bring patients back to the rooms and take vitals. I'm also doing a lot of front office stuff. I schedule appointments, prepare charts, verify insurance, and take co-pays. I'm sure as the weeks go by that list will get longer and longer. The only downside to the job is that it's in West Jordan so it's a bit of a drive, but it's worth it because this job gives me paid clinical experience which is what I need to get into PA school in a couple of years. This week the most exciting development - a possible case of swine flu - we're still waiting to hear back about the swab we sent to the health department. Stay tuned for more exciting work updates!