I’ve been working as a Certified Medical Assistant for the past 10 yrs.

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October 19,2023 at 1:15PM UTC

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I’ve been working as a Certified Medical Assistant for the past 10 yrs.

I wanted to be a nurse, but don’t have the time nor money for school. Now I’m just wanting to get out the medical field altogether due to being burnt out. I have no clue what else I would be able to without having to go back to school. I’ve been searching for at home jobs, with no luck. I’m just looking for something that will allow me to spend more time with my children. I want to be able to get them ready for school, do my daughter’s hair, help with homework, etc., just be with them more. Problem is I have no clue where to begin. Nowadays no one wants to take a chance on you. Any advice would be helpful.

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AnonymousOctober 19,2023 at 1:21PM UTC
Think about all the transferable skills you have and search for something you could use them for. I worked as a manager at a non-profit center that did case management for people at risk for homelessness. Your skills could be used in that situation, as you already have the people skills, empathy, attention to detail, and documentation skills and habits needed to perform the tasks. The case management processes can be learned on the job. Perhaps seek a job coach who can help guide you in other directions.
AnonymousOctober 23,2023 at 2:48PM UTC
Thank you very much
Rosemarie SchmandtOctober 19,2023 at 1:28PM UTC
You know medical lingo, so maybe data entry for clinical trials in Pharma or a CRO? This work can be done remotely and any time of day or night. It’s not the most exciting job, but a working knowledge of medical procedures and language is very useful.
AnonymousOctober 23,2023 at 2:48PM UTC
Thank you very much
Susanne DowOctober 19,2023 at 2:41PM UTC
My sister broke into medical administration with your degree maybe look for work within those departments of a smaller clinic? At least to hold you over before making a larger transition.
AnonymousOctober 23,2023 at 2:47PM UTC
Thank you very much
AnonymousOctober 20,2023 at 5:18PM UTC
Try customer service, take the bits of your medical asst role and write out stories about how you helped people to solve their problems. It might be just the thing if you find a larger company where the role is phone based and at home.
AnonymousOctober 23,2023 at 2:47PM UTC
Thank you very much
AnonymousNovember 30,2023 at 5:46PM UTC
You could look into public schools. As a CMA, you wouldn't be qualified to be a teacher without additional certification, but you could be a paraprofessional, or work in a medical capacity in a high needs program, possibly even at the school your children attend (or at least in the same district). You'd be on their schedule, have their vacations, etc. The pay isn't great, but it's steady work and allows for the better work-life balance that you're seeking.