I was supposed to have a job interview yesterday morning. I didn’t talk about it much because I wasn’t sure how it was going to pan out. It was for a position in the pediatric office where I used to work. It was for a job share working 20 hours a week for a pediatrician, Dr. E, that I know and get along with very well. When he saw that I applied, he told them to make sure that they got me to come in for an interview. Sounds good, right? No. See it turns out that I am not qualified. Let me explain.
I started working for The Clinic in 1987. When I started I was a medical assistant and my certification was pending. I passed my certification exam and all was well. At that time, you didn’t need to be certified to work for The Clinic. I worked there without getting recertified or keeping track of my CEUs for 12+ years. During that time, The Monopoly took over The Clinic. They decided that they would now mandate that it be necessary for the medical assistants to be certified although it is not a law in any state and is something that is widely seen as completely voluntary. Those of us who’s certification had lapsed, were “grandfathered” in and were not required to be recertified, but they kept track of our CEUs in our file. My certification lapsed in 1992. They will not let me work pending recertification in spite of the fact that Dr. E wants me to work for him and I worked for them for SEVEN years with no certification.
The person who does the hiring for The Monopoly, is clueless as to what is needed and not only that, she sounds completely clueless as to what a CMA even is. So, I did a bunch of investigating today to find out that I can get a packet of self study material (for a large amount of money) take some quizzes and be recertified. Sounds simple enough, right? I am not sure.
If you have read this and can read between the lines, you probably can tell some of the reasons that I quit. The Monopoly being one of them. Generally speaking there are a bunch of people who know nothing about nursing/medical assisting (I kid you not, it was widely known that one of the upper management team was a high school drop out and if you heard her mouth and saw the way she dressed, you would know how she got where she was in upper management), handing down edicts and stipulations that make no sense. Politics. Nonsense.
So the question is, do I want to go through this when there are other clinics that don’t require you to be certified, I don’t know for absolute sure that they are going to hire me (it has been inferred), and The Monopoly drove me crazy when I worked there before? Pros? Cons? People, help me out.
I woould stay away from it Shelli. If you didnt like the monopoly before you probably wont like it now. Theres always other jobs in the medical field. Why dont you do what I did. Start your own business taking care of the elderly….you set your own hours. I have like 5 girls that work for me. Its a great job.
I woould stay away from it Shelli. If you didnt like the monopoly before you probably wont like it now. Theres always other jobs in the medical field. Why dont you do what I did. Start your own business taking care of the elderly….you set your own hours. I have like 5 girls that work for me. Its a great job.
Work? I thought we were both going to win the lottery so we could stay home all day and blog. Did you change the plan without telling me?
Oh, man…
Run, far away. You will hate it. I work for a BIG COMPANY and they decided you couldn’t go into management unless you had a 4 year degree, otherwise you weren’t willing to invest in yourself….what….I have 2 associates, I own a house, I moved for the damn company, but can’t be a supervisor because I don’t have a bachelors
You will hate it. The management will attempt to micromanage everything and not have a clue.
If it drove you crazy to work there before why would you want to go back? Keep looking maybe you will find something that will suit you better!
hope you’re not stressing over this.
I know I’m one to talk right now…waiting on THE BIG FORTUNE 500 CO to make some kind of decision….but really.
As a rule I never go back to somewhere I’ve worked before…because there is always an underlying reason I left and most of the time it’s still there, no matter how things have changed.
Kisses girl.
If you wanna talk you know my number….
The Pup
I’m with everyone else…I’d steer away from it. Well, unless they offered you like a 6 digit income, a corner office with a view of something other than the parking lot, and an unlimited expense account.
And furthermore, if they do that…let me know where I need to send my application
You did leave for a reason. You’re looking for something that will give you balance in your life, not take away from it. If it drove you nuts before, it will drive you doubly nuts now.
There’s something else waiting for you out there. I can feel it. Find it.
A friend of mine once gave me good advice. When going on a job interview, give it all you’ve got to get the offer…Then move on…You don’t have to decide if you want to take the job until they offer it to you.
I think you should go and give it all you’ve got. You might actually be more qualified than you think you are!
Best of luck!
find somthing you love. harder said than done but when you find your passion its alot easier!
IM in search of mine but know those who do thier passion and all are quite happy.
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Just my 2 cents – stay away. Life’s too short for a job you hate. Go with your instincts.
Reread your post….I think you answered your own question. Good luck. Stacie
I don’t know hon. I’m sorry you are going through this though and I’ll be sending you positive thoughts and lots of hugs!