DO’s and DON’Ts While on Externship | Tips For Medical Assistant Students Going on Externship

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

*At 5:25, I meant to say that employers are more likely to hire someone who struggles but is teachable than they are to hire someone who is great with their hands-on skills but NOT teachable.

[@even9980]

Thank you! I start my externship tomorrow. I am really nervous. I’m much older, going back to work, new career. This video was helpful. Your the best!

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey! Just seeing this… how’s it going?

[@mnsteg35]

Me too 😊 I’m 48 so if I can go and learn a new skill set anyone can.

[@facetimecmmoore5545]

Mines start Next Monday in pulmonology I have to do 50 clinical Hours For my CCMA then there are 2 tests after externship the book/labs test of the week/months you learned Then the Holy grail😂The NHA Exam I Got This

[@LisaMichele-cq2ys]

Hi, I start externship tomorrow morning which will be a month long- 160 hrs. I finished the program a week ago and took the NCCT exam. I passed! I'm older, close to mid-50's and decided to start a new career. I'm a bit nervous but do appreciate all you mentioned in the video on the "Do's and Don'ts".

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

I’m so glad to hear! Congratulations 🎉 I wish you the best 🙏🏾❤️

[@jameswhitcombriley2962]

Hey, I just passed my NHA CCMA exam earlier today, I feel so happy and it really made my dream come true! Thank you for reviewing NHA CCMA exam, I truly appreciate you and I really thank you for your help!😊🙏🏼

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awww no prb. It’s my pleasure :) Congratulations 🎉

[@monisel4075]

Congratulations

[@shydiracurry2857]

I passed my CCMA exam today!!! I just want to thank you for all of your help. These videos are amazing.

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awesome!! Congratulations 🎉

[@shydiracurry2857]

Thank you!!!

[@monisel4075]

Congratulations

[@samanthapatterson8147]

I go out on externship October 7th! I am going through your videos to help me prepare! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@worm4485]

How’d it go?

[@jas6899]

Thank you for this video ! I start my externship this Monday at an OB-GYN clinic. Excited .

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Happy to help! :)

[@briarriashanii7395]

I go on my externship in September and graduation is in November, I'm really excited as I progress through my program, I even took the liberty of jotting down a couple of offices that I would like to do my extern.

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

That’s awesome… I love that you are thinking ahead :)

[@melodirichard7352]

All of these videos are AMAZING!! I just started ccma program and I'm currently working as a PAR. my online school told me they'd help me find an externship place, but my current job asked me when I get the externship if I'd choose them bc they'd love to have me! I'm so excited! So nervous for the NHA exam!

[@haileycristobal4407]

Finished my externship 2 months ago and the office I worked with they loved to hire me but I had to focus on my NhA exam first. 🙏🏻

[@Chioma511]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I’m starting my Ma Externship on March 4,2024. I’m going to take the CCMA exam after my externship.

[@misskittymew]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for this! I start my externship next month (January 2023) and was looking for some tips! I will be watching more of your videos!

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awesome! Happy to help :)

[@monisel4075]

Hi have you taking it yet? Any update ?

[@mzladyy0891]

I start school for MA soon. I’m excited and glad I came across this video! Thank you for the tips!

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey, no prb i’m happy to help 😊

[@daniellarenedorillas2672]

I passed my CCMA quiz this morning miss k ❤️ thank you 🙏🏼 for your tips, they helped so much

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awesome!! Congratulations 🎉

[@richgurltira9253]

wow, thank you !! major gems dropped

[@yungindyy6263]

i am going on externship next month at a dermatologist office and this video was great! def taking these tips with me, thank you!

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awesome!

[@amandas7455]

Man I wished you could have been my Teacher! Love the way you explained everything

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awww thank you I’m happy to help ❤️

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

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[@mandydurham6043]

Ahh I start my internal medicine externship on Monday!! So excited!

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hope it goes well ☺️

[@go1d3n.nightmare]

I’ve still got 2 months before I can start my externship but I appreciate the tips! Could we also get a part 2 of Do’s and Dont’s? I know you mentioned a lot more things were coming to mind throughout the video and I would love to hear them. ❤️

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Sure, thanks for the suggestion!

[@monisel4075]

Did you pass ? Update ?

[@shavonmarshall3643]

hi my externship coordinator just got me an interview and im soooo nervous and this video is helpful

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

How’d it go?

[@rprnceellmother2917]

How do we go about our interview? The pediatric requires and interview for us to do our externship

[@chinhvu6827]

you give us good advices.thanks a lot.God bless you

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Happy to help ❤️

[@kenialeilani561]

This video was incredibly helpful, thank you 🙏

[@nakeishiamorrell6953]

You are a blessing Ms. K. I have been watching your videos for a while now. I passed my nha exam May of 2024. Today is day 1 of my externship.

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awesome!! Congratulations 🎉

[@say_less143]

One person at my externship told me to sweep and mop the entire office. They wanted me to wash walls and all kinds of cleaning stuff! My externship was only 2 weeks I found it to be a waste of time to be continuously cleaning and not gaining hands on experience.

[@ExternFinder]

Two thumbs up!

[@shydiracurry2857]

I go on externship next week and take my exam Wednesday !! CCMA soon!

[@Lumberjack.guy5973]

Thank you for the advice 👏👏😊

[@latonyaphillips6805]

Girl, you are a BLESSING! I passed 🎉

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awesome!! Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@bplovelove3119]

This sounds informative.

[@daniellarenedorillas2672]

Hello beautiful can’t wait 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Awww thank you 😊

[@TowanaWilliams_1]

Thank you Ms K .

[@rebeccavan4335]

Great tips! Do you recommend taking your CCMA exam before the externship or after?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

@@rebeccavan4335 some schools require that you take your certification exam first. However, if they don’t have a requirement, I recommend taking externship first because what you learn on it will help you prepare for certification. And it gives you more time to study.

[@rebeccavan4335]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK thank you so much!💕

[@supershifra]

I have so much anxiety that I won't be able to make it everyday if my child gets sick or my childcare falls through :(

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

I understand that things come up. This is why it’s so important to be on time and show up every day so when things come up that you have no control over, it won’t be an issue if you need to take off. Hopefully these things don’t happen while you’re on externship 🙏🏾 One thing you can do from the very beginning is let them know you have a young child and that there’s a possibility that you may have to take a day or two off at some point.

[@insidemedicalassistingpodc5222]

Great presentation

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Thank you!

[@kiarapontes7079]

I go on my externship in 2 months, I feel like I’m not prepared for my rma exam, could you do a video on the RMA exam review/study guide

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey, Kiara! I actually don’t have access to the RMA study material. But you still have time to get ready. Two months is plenty time to get prepared so you should be fine. AMT has exam review and study guides on their website that you can buy if your school is not providing it for you. You can also check out Quizlet. Keep us posted

[@jaleeciaholston5263]

Same I can’t find anything on the RMA exam

[@latinaecuapr2695]

I passed my CMA I'm excited to start working already

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Congratulations 🎉 did you start yet?

[@wendysmobilehomesweethome423]

I really enjoyed this video! I have watched a couple other channels, just out of curiosity, but this was such a good video I just had to comment, especially when you said you went to MA school in 2004; that's when I went too! I went with the sole purpose of working in OB/GYN, and I was extremely blessed to be hired at the end of my externship. I loved that job so much; but unfortunately I had to quit because the pay was so low I could not survive on what they paid me. I have regretted that so much, and I wish I could have found a way to make it work. I'd go back to it today if I could, but I'm too old I think! Lol! I still have my backpack with all of my school stuff in it; I could never bear to throw any of it away. Anyway, I subscribed to your channel and I'm gonna binge on your videos and feel sorry for myself 🤣🤣 You are a lovely person, and I'm sure you are an excellent instructor. Thank you for the great video!

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey, Wendy! First off, thank you for your kind words ❤️ And I love that we went around the same time and you still have your stuff lol… I had some stuff for a long time as well and I eventually let it go when I moved. Secondly, it’s never too late ☺️ If you ever think about going back, I’m sure they pay so much more now, especially since so many companies are in need after the impact of the pandemic

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Btw, I’m subscribing to your channel as well… I am very interested in mobile homes ☺️

[@wendysmobilehomesweethome423]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK My daughter just told me the same thing; I might have to do some checking! Thank you for your kind response. You made my day! ❤️

[@wendytrejo616]

i almost start my externship soon and I’m very nervous because I never had a job before 😣

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

It’s very common to be nervous. Just take notes and ask plenty of questions. And remember they are there to help you :)

[@otanique1]

I wish this video was out 6 weeks ago. My exam is on Friday and I’m super nervous 😩

[@nalashay4748]

Did you pass?

[@otanique1]

@@nalashay4748 it was pushed back to tomorrow. So I’ll probably upload a video of my experience

[@asiabaker6411]

most of all these videos are little low. i barley can hear i have to raise my tv up to 80. can't hear on my phone and computer at all

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Oh wow thank you for letting me know Asia. You’re the first person to say this. Maybe I need to get a mic.

[@KaterinaStClaire]

I was hired to be trained on the job as a medical assistant. I've been working in that capacity since September 20, 2021. Can that count as an externship?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

I don't think so but you would need to ask your school. My school would say no because you're technically not an MA until you complete an externship. For example, the RMA certification requires you to complete a 160-hour externship before you can even get your certification. You can take your test but you have to submit a transcript to receive your actual cert.

[@Rel8-able]

Great advice 👌🏾

[@Rawyalty220]

I’m curious at what point do they drug test you. Beginning of extern, middle of extern,or at the end when they about to hire you?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hi, it's hard to say because it depends on the company. Some will do it before; some after.

[@nequitadavis6744]

I start my externship August 4th and I’m nervous

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

It’s normal to be nervous, but you got this. Just follow my tips and you’ll do well ☺️ I wish you the best 🙏🏾❤️

[@TheresaCook-Carranco]

Hi Ms. K, Do you ever go over a practice exam for the RMA?

[@michellevillamarrodriguez5559]

So if you pass the opportunity to work at your externship. How do you get a job with no official work experience?

[@Alejandra.herrera1996]

References

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey! I did a Q&A video last week and I answered your question!

[@katk597]

Ms. K , Is it very important to do the Externship hrs in clinic hands-on, rather than online that is offered in School Canvas because of Covid ?? And does this really matter if employers ask ? I’m scheduled for NHA CCMA Testing in September.

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey, Kat… most medical assistant schools will not even let you finish the program without the hands-on externship but because of Covid things have been different so I’m not sure. I recommend applying to private offices and let them know that you do not have externship experience but that you are very teachable. Also, try medical assistant recruiting agencies in your area. You can do a Google search for them. Sometimes that is the best way to get your foot in the door because they get paid to find you a job

[@hamnatahir5978]

What if you got a job opportunity but you are going to go to college after the internship/externship? Then what should I do?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Sorry I'm just seeing this. Ask if you can work parttime or PRN. If not, just thank them for the offer. At least you know you have somewhere to work in the future :)

[@roselynholloway7863]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsKare any of your peers part time phlebotomy

[@shekeyamitchell]

I start my externship in about a week super nervous

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Nice! Just follow my tips and you’ll do well ☺️ I wish you the best 🙏🏾❤️

[@anshikarai3966]

I'm about to go on my externship and I am very nervous because English is not my first language. Do you have any tips for me?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hi, what’s your primary language? Just let your site know and you can be transparent with your patients and let them know you have an accent and you can confirm with them that they understand what you’re saying. Don’t be afraid to ask your coworkers or providers what something means when you don’t understand. And one of the things I recently told a student is to use it to your advantage and be a translator for patients who come in speaking your language. Maybe you can look for work in an area where they primarily speak your language. Let me know if this helps.

[@anshikarai3966]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK my primary language is Hindi.

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

@@anshikarai3966 Okay, gotcha. I hope my advice above helps. I used to work in an office with a doctor who spoke Hindi and most of his patients did as well. So they are out there

[@kirsten3473]

I’m starting on the 15th of this month

[@tamikaculpepper9922]

Ms.K I’m having b/p issues like choosing the wrong size cuff what’s some good advice. I know how to do b/p but since I have been choosing the wrong cuff they now have to go behind me to re-do b/p. I’m so worried about this

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hi, sorry I’m just seeing this. Did things get better? This is hard to explain without showing you. I would look up videos on how to choose the correct BP size so you can see a visual.

[@renaissarenaissa9515]

Hii Ms.K. Jst came across your vid today! I am about to register for my MA classes at Stepful. The courses r completely Online.. any suggestions for me ?

[@daniellameekins6083]

@Renaissa Renaissa Did you register yet ? I'm about to complete Stepful MA Class in two weeks.

[@renaissarenaissa9515]

@@daniellameekins6083 yup registered. Starting from Jan 23rd

[@daniellameekins6083]

@@renaissarenaissa9515 great you only have to just study. My experience was good

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Hey, I’m just seeing this… But I see you’ve already enrolled. I hope all goes well 😊 Do you mind if I ask how much the program costs and how long it is?

[@renaissarenaissa9515]

Sure Miss K. It’s Stepful. Cost : $ 166 per month. It’s a 4 months long programme.

[@zaskiacolon]

Here in San Diego there’s like 3 locations that just sign the papers the moment you walk in and don’t even keep you the whole day, don’t teach us anything! And then they tell us to not tell the school😂. I PAID to be here Soo I called my school and reported them.

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

I'm glad you reported them! That's crazy and not fair that you can't use your skills there. They had to enter into a contract with your school to become an externship site... and they are breaching that contract. Did your school let them go?

[@zaskiacolon]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK they wouldn’t tell me anything else. But I got assigned to another externship location thankFully.

[@zaskiacolon]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK I really hope they no longer do business with them because it’s not fair

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

@@zaskiacolon thank you for sharing this… I’m going to make a video talking about this, although I mentioned it briefly in the video. I’ve had students who have experienced something similar so it’s definitely a real thing. I wanna make make sure students know it’s okay to report when this happens.

[@zaskiacolon]

@@MedicalAssistingwithMsK 🙏🙏🙏 Thankyou!!

[@f.j.williams6154]

I have a question how long is a externship?

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Depends on your school… usually about 4-6 weeks

[@kitsunefaye1661]

To the girl that got fired from 2 externship: glad that happened. That’s one less egotistical professional to worry about.

[@Mars_wrrldd]

❤

[@Chioma511]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I’m starting my Ma Externship on March 4,2024. I’m going to take the CCMA exam after my externship.

[@Chioma511]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. I’m starting my Ma Externship on March 4,2024. I’m going to take the CCMA exam after my externship.

[@MedicalAssistingwithMsK]

Good luck!! ❤️