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Generally speaking, entry-level patient care assistants usually aren't the highest paid members of the medical team because they do not possess the kind of advanced credentials of the nursing and physician staff. Although an assistant does make less than many other healthcare personnel, there are several important strategies that can be used to increase the size of the salary and gain more independence in the patient care delivery process. Some of the most popular options include acquiring the education, training, and credentials needed to work in a specialized area of practice or accepting managerial responsibilities as an administrator. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How to Become a Higher Paid Specialist Patient Care Assistant


1
Career Advancement
  • For Patient Care Assistants

2
What is an Assistant?
  • An unlicensed member of the medical team
  • Responsible for routine activities associated
    with care
  • May have several responsibilities based on
    department
  • Could be subject to licensing laws in some
    specialties
  • Several options for career advancement in both
    general and specialty branches of practice

3
Educational Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED for entry-level
    positions such as medical assistant, nurse aide,
    dialysis technician, home health aide, and
    others.
  • Some college in high risk specialties such as
    surgery, anesthesiology, and critical care.
  • In-house or independent training through a local
    college or vocational school is usually expected
    of all assistants regardless of the department.

4
National Certification
  • Has become more common in all branches of
    medicine as competency standards have improved
    and insurance agencies have shifted towards
    reimbursement for services performed by
    credentialed providers.
  • Both generalist and specialty opportunities
    available.
  • May be mandated by state or federal laws.
  • Check with employers to find out which exams are
    accepted within the profession.

5
Generalist to Specialist
  • Most assistants begin their career as a
    generalist and transition to a specialized area
    of practice once they have mastered the basics of
    patient care and have acquired formal education
    or certification.
  • Specialty branches tend to pay more and provide
    diverse options for focusing on a smaller set of
    activities.
  • Entry requirements vary significantly between
    different departments and it is very important to
    check with employers to learn about their
    expectations.

6
Administrative Options
  • Some assistants and technicians discover that
    they have an affinity for performing managerial
    activities and are able to advance their career
    and earn more by accepting administrative
    promotions.
  • Not for everyone, but can be a good fit for those
    who have an interest in the operational aspects
    of providing care to the public.
  • Comes with additional stress and responsibility
    that is associated with managing employees and
    patients.

7
Logical Progression
  • Begin ones career as an entry-level generalist
  • Gain exposure to different departments
  • Master the basics of providing care
  • Pursue formal education and certification
  • Network with influential individuals in
    specialties
  • Get involved in local and state organizations
  • Transition to a specialized department

8
Resources
  • Patient Care Assistant Training
  • PatientCareTechnicianSalary.net
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