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But not every student has the benefit of a medical externship. As an extern, you\u2019ll use classroom learning to assist you in developing real-world skills that will help prepare you for employment after graduation. Here\u2019s a look at all of the benefits students receive during their medical assistant externships at Prism Career Institute.Experience in a Real Work EnvironmentMedical assistants can work in a variety of settings, and our medical externship program allows you the chance to experience this firsthand. We offer externship opportunities in medical offices, private clinics, hospitals, labs and more to introduce students to the full potential of this career. Once you’ve been assigned to an externship, you’ll work directly with other medical assistants, nurses and doctors. This allows you to see how seasoned professionals interact with patients, manage the routine duties of the job and respond in critical situations. And after completing your externship, you’ll know exactly what to expect on your first day in your new career.A Chance to Put Learning into ActionClassroom learning with expert instructors is essential to building all the skills medical assistants need. But as you study and complete assignments, you’ve probably longed for the chance to put those skills to use. An externship allows you to take all you’ve learned and apply it each day to support your colleagues and provide top-quality care for patients. Just a few of the duties you might perform during the program include:Collecting samples for pathological testingGiving injections and vaccinesCompleting a variety of lab-based tasksCommunicating with patients to explain procedures, tests and follow-up instructionsPreparing patients for examsSetting up medical equipmentLogging vital signs and medical historiesAnd more\u2026Externs also have the chance to hone their administrative skills. No matter which type of medical assistant role you prefer, a strong foundation of basic administrative duties can help you stand out. Your externship may allow you to gain experience with:Managing inventoriesWorking with staff to determine supply needs and place ordersScheduling appointmentsProperly managing sensitive patient dataHandling insurance and billing claimsUsing electronic health records systemsAnd more\u2026A Better Understanding of the FieldUpon the completion of your medical assistant externship program and graduation from Prism Career Institute, you\u2019ll find that you\u2019ve been prepared with the necessary skills to excel in an entry-level position. Just as importantly, you’ll be prepared to make an informed decision about the kind of work you wish to pursue.You might have entered the program with a passion for pediatrics, or a desire to tackle administrative tasks. Some students only feel more certain about their intended career path after their externship. Others, however, find a new direction they might not have previously imagined. No matter what you take away from your externship, you’ll be ready to start the job search with a clear perspective on your goals and the possibilities within the medical field.Learn More About Our Medical Externship ProgramsIf you’re ready to begin an exciting career in healthcare, Prism Career Institute offers the training you need. Our medical assistant programs in Cherry Hill and West Atlantic City provide critical skills and hands-on experience to help you find a rewarding job in an ever-growing field. To learn more, contact us today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Benefits of Taking a Medical Assistant Externship","item":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/blog\/benefits-of-taking-a-medical-assistant-externship\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]