Andrea
Andrea is one of our fantastic Medical Assistants here at Impact Urgent Care. She’s always ready with a big grin and a helping hand.
Andrea’s big grin!
Why did you chose to go into medicine?
For me, it’s not the practicing of medicine, it’s the interaction with people that I find rewarding. I have a chance to turn their day around when they’re at their lowest and know that I impacted this person’s life by giving them encouragement and know I did something good for them.
I know you started out by working in retail. How did that evolve into what you’re doing now?
Becoming an MA was the quickest way I could think of to get into the nursing field with the least schooling. I wanted to get experience so I can go back to school later to become a nurse. Eventually I want to become an RN but I’m going to take my time.
Why did you choose to work at IUC?
It was fate opening doors for me. Originally my focus was on getting into the ER to work, but my school didn’t have a contact with them for externships. My school had contacts with TXMed Clinic, but right when I was coming up to my externship the coordinater went out on maternity leave. The school director was friends with Dr. and Mrs. Ratner and sent me over here, but he told me to watch myself or he’d pull me out. After I did my externship at Impact, they offered me a job working here.
What would you like people to know about being a Medical Assistant?
Our job is more than just taking vitals and giving shots. It’s about making the patients feel welcome and at home. Everything starts from the greeting at the beginning to the end when we say goodbye. It’s about the experience we give to the patients.
What’s different about Impact from other places you’ve worked?
It’s smaller. They stick more with the goals they’ve set.
What would we be surprised to learn about you?
I’m currently in the process of personal development and am out to better myself as a person in conflict resolution. I’m learning you can’t resolve everything.
What’s a typical day like for you?