In this episode, AAMA social media and marketing manager Felicia Eldridge sits down with Paula Purdy, CMA (AAMA), 2015–2016 AAMA president, current president-elect of the Oregon Society of Medical Assistants, and director of clinic services at MyTeam Medical Staffing.

With years of leadership experience, Paula shares her expert advice for medical assistants on crafting the perfect résumé and acing interviews. From highlighting clinical skills and certifications to preparing for a successful interview, Paula reveals essential tips for standing out in the competitive health care field. Tune in for valuable insights, whether you're starting your professional journey or looking to make a career change in medical assisting.

In our inaugural episode of the AAMA Podcast, we speak with Don Balasa, JD, MBA, CEO and Legal Counsel for the American Association of Medical Assistants about the current legal challenges and trends as they pertain to the medical assisting profession.

Links:
AAMA Website
State Scope of Practice Laws
Public Affairs Articles, written by Don Balasa, JD, MBA

AAMA Advisory Service Program:
The Advisory ​Service was created by legal experts, practice managers, registered nurses, medical staffing experts, and CMAs (AAMA)® who have worked in both administrative and clinical domains of health care for more than 10 years. Each member of the program has extensive knowledge of the medical assisting field and has made impactful contributions to the American Association of Medical Assistants® (AAMA). Use these service program profiles of their expertise to determine who would be the best fit in your journey to unlocking medical assistants’ potential.

Questions and requests for further information may be directed to the staff liaison to the Advisory Service via AdvisoryTaskForce@aama-ntl.org.