A medical assistant could acquire advanced medical bill coding and data entry certifications to increase job skills. Administrative careers include clinical supervisor, medical administrative assistant, medical office specialist and pharmacy assistant.

The medical assistant could focus on medical specialization by becoming a certified radiology technician, dental assistant, emergency medical technician, laboratory assistant, massage therapist, medical imaging technician, medical lab technician, medical transcription technician, pharmacy technician, phlebotomist, radiographer, radiologic technologist, rehabilitation therapist or surgical technician.

Nursing options include the licensed practical nurse (LPN), nursing aide, nursing assistant, registered nurse (RN) or vocational nurse. Outpatient or home care options include the home aide.

Medical assistants can see through the school coursework, if the medical field is a good fit. If successful, the medical assistants might realize that they enjoy medicine and are proficient enough to be doctors.

General health management options include health administration, health care management, health care work and medical reimbursement.

Related medical careers include opthamalogy (eye care) and podiatry (foot care). The opthamalogy field includes the following job titles: certified ophtalmic medical technologist, certified opthalmic technician and opthalmic medical assistant. These medical assistants educate patients concerning contact lens care, fit patients with glasses, medicate eyes, perform eye examinations, record results and test eye muscles. The podiatric medical assistant would engage in foot castings, surgery assistance and x-ray examinations.

The medical assistant is a wonderful entry level position in the health care field. It combines the important administrative and medical sides of the job. The sky is the limit for the medical assistant.