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      Care + Career

      Resources, news and fun for NHA certification candidates and alumni.

      6 reasons medical assistants love their jobs

      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.

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      Why pursue an allied health career?

      Thinking about starting a career as an allied health professional? Whether you’re interested in pursuing a profession as a medical assistant, phlebotomy technician, pharmacy technician or any other allied health position, here are some reasons this path is right for you.

      Job security

      Allied health is one of the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. economy. In fact, pharmacy technician, medical assistant and physician’s assistant were all listed in the 2016 US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ top 30 fastest-growing careers. (Source)

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