Medical Assistant Or Patient care Technician, Which Would You Rather Be?

16 Questions | By Chancellorhealth | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 126

As you consider your career choices within the allied health industry, you might find yourself wondering which is the best position for me? Is it as a medical assistant or as a patient care technician? This brief quiz helps you explore your personal preferences, likes/dislikes, so that you can make a choice that best matches your skills and strengths. After completing this quiz, you will have a solid understanding of which of these two roles is best for you.

You May Get

Patient Care Technician

Based on your responses, you are best suited to be a patient care technician! As a patient care technician you make a difference in the lives of patients everyday. You help people when they're ill and can't take care of themselves. This line of work is emotionally rewarding, as you have the knowledge and satisfaction of helping others feel better on a daily basis. Patient care technicians help people with simple things like: eating, moving, walking. You work closely with other professionals to be sure that the patient is in ideal conditions. Would you like to learn more about the job description of the patient care technician? Download The Introduction to the Patient Care Technician Program to discover the basics of this position. Return to Chancellor Healthcare Institute, Inc Website

Medical Assistant

Based on your responses to the questions, you are best suited to become a medical assistant. As a medical assistant, you help patients prepare to visit with the doctor. You'll collect basic information from them such as their height, weight, blood pressure, and you'll also make notes in their files so the doctor can understand more about the patient. This offers an ideal work and life balance. You work during normal business hours, which allows you to have evenings and weekends for friends, family, and fun. Download The Introduction to The Medical Assistant Position to learn the basics of this position. Return to Chancellor Healthcare Institute, Inc Website

Questions and Answers

1.

Would you rather organize patient files or work hands on with patients?
- A.
  
  I prefer to organize patient files.
- B.
  
  I prefer to work hands on with patients.
2.

Would you rather sit or move throughout the workday?
- A.
  
  I'd rather sit during the workday.
- B.
  
  I'd rather move around during the workday.
3.

Would you rather help patients or help medical staff?
- A.
  
  I want to work with patients.
- B.
  
  I want to work with medical staff.
4.

Would you rather earn more money or less money?
- A.
  
  I prefer to earn more money.
- B.
  
  I am okay with earning less money.
5.

Would you rather study a program for 6 months or 9 months?
- A.
  
  I'd rather study for 6 months.
- B.
  
  I'd rather study for 9 months.
6.

Would you rather work to help sick people feel better or let them take care of themselves?
- A.
  
  I'd like to help sick people feel better.
- B.
  
  I'd prefer for sick people take care of themselves.
7.

Who would you rather help: yourself or your community?
- A.
  
  Myself
- B.
  
  My Community
8.

Is it important to feel you have made a difference in someone’s health?
- A.
  
  Yes, it matters to me.
- B.
  
  No, it doesn't matter to me.
9.

Would you rather take someone’s blood pressure or give them a shot?
- A.
  
  Take their blood pressure
- B.
  
  Give them a shot
10.

Would you rather help a patient get up from bed or walk them to their room to see their physician?
- A.
  
  I'd rather help the patient get up from bed.
- B.
  
  I can show them where to wait for doctor.
11.

Would you rather organize patient files before the doctor sees them or withdraw blood for testing?
- A.
  
  I prefer to organize patient files.
- B.
  
  I prefer to withdraw blood for testing.
12.

Would you rather have steady work hours or unusual work hours?
- A.
  
  Day Shift
- B.
  
  Day or Night Shift
13.

Would you rather help slightly sick people or really sick people?
- A.
  
  I'd like to help people who are just a little bit sick.
- B.
  
  I'd like to help people when they are really sick.
14.

Would you rather make sure patients get their food and medicine or fill out the request documents?
- A.
  
  I can help them with their food and medicine.
- B.
  
  I can fill out documents for them.
15.

Are you caring, helpful, compassionate, or strictly business?
- A.
  
  I'm caring, helpful, and compassionate.
- B.
  
  I'm strictly business.
16.

Would you rather help people get their prescriptions or give them the medicine they need?
- A.
  
  I'd rather help them get their prescription.
- B.
  
  I'd rather give them their medicine, so they can feel better soon.