What type of personality is a good fit for a medical assistant?
You must be a good listener. You need be a caring, empathetic person. Non-judgmental. It helps to be outgoing since you’re working with people all day long. But you have to gauge the patient’s personality and match their mood. Sometimes if I get the sense that they’re talkative and outgoing, then I ‘m chattier. If someone is really sick, then I’m quiet and calm, and I just take care of them. Being highly organized is really important. You have to be a good multi-tasker, that’s crucial to the job. Also you have to be professional. Sometimes medical assistants are too casual. Seniors don’t appreciate it. You have to be respectful. Slang doesn’t belong in the office.
