Being a healthcare professional means more than a paycheck. It’s a rewarding career that comes with intangible benefits (and tangible ones too). Here are six reasons medical assistants love their jobs.

1. You have a diverse range of job opportunities.

my first interview for a medical assistant job is tomorrow 😬

— mal (@malloryadavis) April 14, 2016

and just got a call for another interview tomorrow 😅😅😅😅

— mal (@malloryadavis) April 14, 2016

2. It’s a career to be proud of.

 

After much hard work I am officially #nhacertified and I couldn't be more proud of myself with a 433 out of 500 and the fact that I will be graduating with a 4.0 gpa. To everyone who has pushed me to do great, I thank you, for always believe in me and helping me strive for greatness. And to everyone who thought I couldn't do it, thank you for letting me prove you wrong. #ccma #finallycertified #medicalassistant #pediatrics #firstinstitute #cma #phlebotomy #honorstudent #proud #nha #medical #motivation #classof2016

A photo posted by Ann Gatza-Buchardt (@anngatza) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:25am PDT

3. Your team becomes an extended family.

 

She was my partner in crime today 💉💊 Awesome job Michaela! 💪🏼 #medicalassistant #medicalassisting #backoffice #ma #mabackoffice #lagunahills #california #mommylife #caleña #lifeinscrubs

A photo posted by Claudia Ruiz (@claudiapruize) on Apr 15, 2016 at 4:23pm PDT

4. Scrub selfies.

 

#workselfie #work #medicalassistant

A photo posted by Sophia Giron (@gironsophia) on Apr 16, 2016 at 12:52pm PDT

5. Every day is different.

 

Cast removal from today, my patients are the best! 👍 And I might feel like a badass sawing them off... haha 💪 #medicalassistant #podiatry #cast #castremoval #MA #friday #patients #surgery #girlswithtattoos #inked

A photo posted by Brooke Hall (@brooke_lea15) on Apr 15, 2016 at 3:04pm PDT

6. You help change lives.

 

It has been so crazy busy at work today!!! 24 patients in 4 hours!! Best part is that I was still able to talk to 3 amazing people about changing their lives 😍 gosh I love this business!! #ItWorks #crazylife #bossbabe #workingwhileatwork #businesswoman #changinglives #watchmeorjoinme #icanshowyouhow #iknowyouwantto #inlove #crazylady #medicalassistant #walkinclinic #haventevenhadlunch #sohungry

A photo posted by Maikiya Eide (@maikiya01) on Apr 16, 2016 at 12:59pm PDT

Without a doubt, the biggest reward of being a medical assistant is knowing that you’re making a life-changing difference in a patient's life. If you’re considering starting your medical assistant journey, here are five signs you’d make a great candidate.