Any opportunities for learning about the EHR.
orkplace Applications
Jamie is considering becoming a member of a professional
organization but is unsure of the benefits. He is a new med-
ical assistant in a practice with five physicians, and he hopes
to become the office manager at a larger practice someday.
To which professional organization should Jamie belong?
What services does this organization provide that will help
Jamie achieve his goals?
Kathy works for a pediatrician's office that is beginning the

Jamie, being a new medical assistant aspiring to become an office manager in a professional organization can join in any of the accredited professional organizations for medical assistants.

Explanation:

Professional organizations for medical assistants include:

American Associates for Medical Assistants (AAMA)

National Healthcare Associations (NHA)

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

These are government accredited organizations which provide specialized certifications to medical assistants who are enrolled after clearing their assessments.

This certificate is highly valuable in the career of a medical assistant which will help to reach higher positions.

Jamie should be well skilled in analytical skills with detail orientation, good technical and interpersonal skills.

Jamie should approach any of the above professional organizations for medical assistants and acquire the requisite licenses, registrations and certificates to enroll as an office manager in a larger practice.