The healthcare industry is currently facing a serious shortage of skilled staff members. Facilities all across the country are understaffed, especially by frontline workers, including Medical Assistants. This situation is due to a combination of an aging population requiring more medical care, and the lingering effects of high staff turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the American Hospital Association, there will be an estimated shortage of up to 3.2 million healthcare workers in the country by 2026.
This staffing crisis has led to a strain on healthcare facilities to treat patients, including long wait times, limited time to see each patient, and increased workloads for doctors and nurses.
How Does The Healthcare Staffing Shortage Affect Medical Assistants?
As a result of this situation, skilled Medical Assistants (MA) have become increasingly in-demand and sought after by healthcare facilities. According to the MGMA, 44% of medical practices report that Medical Assistants are the most difficult role to recruit. The BLS reports an expected 14% increase in MA positions by 2032, with about 114,600 openings for Medical Assistants projected each year.
Medical Assistants have also seen a salary increase amid the staffing shortage as employers try to entice skilled applicants. According to Healthcare Dive, compensation for Medical Assistants has increased 20.6% over the last five years.
In short, there are more jobs for Medical Assistants than employers can fill, and better pay for skilled applicants.
Get Certified As A Medical Assistant In Less Than Four Months
During this historic healthcare staffing shortage, ACI Medical & Dental School is helping students get certified for in-demand positions. Our network of NJ employer partners is ready to hire qualified applicants, and we are giving students the skills they need to start this exciting new career.
Our Medical Assistant program features:
- An accelerated, flexible program: Get certified in less than four months. Day and evening classes are available.
- NHA certification: Our program includes Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG, and Patient Care Tech certifications through the National Healthcareer Association.
- Onsite internship with one of our employer partners.
- Hands-on training at our state-of-the-art new facility.
- Financial Aid options are available.
- Career training through our Career Assistance Program (CAP).
Contact ACI Medical & Dental School today to learn more about our programs and how we can help you support your community by honing your skills in this rewarding and crucially-needed field.
