I couldn't really find a good section to put this under so I'll just put it here. I am currently attending a junior college pursuing my prerequisites for med school. I would really like to get a job in a doctor's office that way I can start getting experience in the field but the only problem I see is almost every office has only women working there. I need some advice on how I can obtain a job. Any input will be greatly appreciated, Thanks

Most of the time these receptionists will also be medical assistants or LPNs, which has a high female population. Also, some may have gone to secretary school or training, which also has a high female population.

Getting a paid job at a medical office may be hard, but you can always try and shadow a physician at his/her office. If that goes well eventually bring up a job opportunity. I'm planning on doing that myself for a summer job.

I would recommend going through an EMT or phlebotomy course. Both would open up several opportunities for healthcare exposure!

Getting a paid job at a medical office may be hard, but you can always try and shadow a physician at his/her office. If that goes well eventually bring up a job opportunity. I'm planning on doing that myself for a summer job.

The main problem here is that because of HIPPAA regulations you pretty much need a degree stating you are legally qualified. Doctors in the US seem to hire MA's because they can do both secretary type work attending phone calls and doing schedulling but also take vital signs and perform some basic clinical tests depending on the state and how much the doctor trusts this person.

MA is the fastest degree, but since it isn't very clinical you won't be able to work in a lot of places. They are also turning into a dime a dozen degree where unemployed people from an unrelated field get MA certified in only 1 year because of it's still decent job security. You'd get better chances with an EMT or phlebotomy certificate if you're a guy. You can be a male nurse, but patients seem to trust female nurses much more.