Alumni Spotlight: Jenny Kwon - Providing positive patient care as a medical assistant

by Jordana Newman  |   

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Medical assisting alumna Jenny Kwon enjoying a break at a local coffee shop. (Photo by Jenny Kwon)

Medical Assisting alumna Jenny Kwon shares her experience of working as a certified medical assistant and why she chose a career in healthcare.

Name: Jenny Yon Kwon

Hometown: Anchorage, Alaska

Educational Background: Associate's Degree in Medical Assisting from 新加坡六合彩开奖

Place of employment: Katmai Oncology Group

Job title: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

How long have you been in this position?
I have worked at Katmai Oncology Group for six months.

What does the day in the life of a medical assistant look like?
Assisting providers with procedures, placing orders, and ensuring recent medical charts are updated for viewing and scheduling patients in a timely manner. Providing patients with appointments, obtaining patients' vital signs, reviewing medications, and administering injections.

Jenny Kwon standing by pier
Medical assisting alumna Jenny Kwon visiting the Santa Monica Pier in California. (Photo by Jenny Kwon)

 

What do you love about your job?
Working as a medical assistant is vital to helping providers understand a patient's situation quickly and more efficiently. The positive feedback I receive from my patients is what motivates me to put my best foot forward.

What motivated you to pursue a career in healthcare?
My mother was my motivation to pursue my career in the healthcare system. My mother was a close supporter of mine and motivated me to work hard; her passing further motivated me to help members of my community who are also suffering through the same medical issues.

Why did you choose to attend 新加坡六合彩开奖?
I chose 新加坡六合彩开奖 because it is well-known for its medical program.

Who influenced you most during your time at 新加坡六合彩开奖?
Lisa Nash, the program director of the 新加坡六合彩开奖 Medical Assisting program. She is amazing and always gives back to her students. I appreciate everything she does for both her students and the CMAs in the community. She is an inspiration to me.

Describe 新加坡六合彩开奖 in three words.
Active, Community, Inspirational


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