This project assignment will have two parts. The first part willdiscuss aspects of the Medical Administrative Assistant profession. Thesecond part of the assignment will have you conduct a job searchrelating to the various job opportunities associated with a MedicalAdministrative Assistant degree and answer specific questionsassociated with your search.

Part 01: Medical Administrative Assistant Profession

In 1-2 pages, discuss the following aspects associated with the Medical Administrative Assistant profession:

• Why you are pursuing a career in the field of Medical Administrative Assistant?
• What are the common job qualifications employers desire whenhiring individuals with a Medical Administrative Assistant degree?
• Why are transferable skills (soft skills) important forindividuals to know and demonstrate when working as a MedicalAdministrative Assistant?
• What are some of the various healthcare organizations you couldwork for as well as the potential different day-to-dayroles/responsibilities you could have?

Part 02: Medical Administrative Assistant Profession Job Search

In addition to discussing the bullet points above, you will conduct ajob search of local health care organizations and explain yourfindings. Some different job search engines include careerbuilder.com,monster.com, usajobs.gov, indeed.com or even go directly to localorganization’s website. Be sure to use a broad term like "health careadministration," and to search for jobs in your current geographic areaor where you plan to live after graduating.

In one page, discuss the following aspects of your job search for the second part of your assignment:

• What website/method did you find to be most useful in conductingyour job search and how many job listings did you find in yourgeographic area?
• Were the job descriptions/requirements and roles of the various job opportunities similar or different?
• Did any of the job descriptions/requirements discuss a need for transferable skills/soft skills?