I am only a cheap nurse at a clinic?

I am only a cheap nurse at a clinic?
The other day a medical assistant certificate said us the following (with a sigh):

"I've been a certificate MA three years ago and I enjoy it." I have discussed in back to school for my RN, but I have changed my opinion several times taking into account my age, duration and the cost of the school and, ultimately, the luxury of having weekends and holidays off. I have, I accepted the fact that I am a nurse "cheap" for a doctor's Office, however, these few benefits appear to justify the demands of the task.  I am in the field of Pediatrics for what you can imagine the chaos and the 'cash cow' rhythm get screaming children's entry and exit in time and form as the owner of office has its share of children.  Painful, but it is a job. "Sometimes I feel undervalued and overwork."

I would like to have a dollar for every physician assistant who tells me that you one of their main complaints is the relatively low salaries that receive. They feel that their salary is very low so it makes, which is frustrating for them. If a medical assistant says: "No am happy with my salary!" I cannot help but ask: "is how much they make and could be something that is holding back him?" Then, I suggest... My extreme sound, but as in any field of medical assistant salary is commensurate with the level of the individual's education, training, certification and years of experience. I can not emphasize enough: in this case often medical employers selected suitable candidates not only by their training and skill level, but also by how much (or should I say, what bit) are able to leave with pay them.

National average wage (2008) = $13.60 per hour
Employment (2006) = 417,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016) = much faster than the average (21% or higher)
Projected the need (2006-2016) = 199,000 additional employees

Source: Bureau of labour statistics 2008 employment projections wage data 2006-2016

Medical assistants must realize: when it comes to their remuneration is not defenseless! Or the situation is desperate. Many ask: "How can I compete with the rest and prove that I am the most qualified candidate for the post during the job interview?" While you may not (but) with years of experience in the belt, no doubt proved that they are serious and dedicated to their profession and future to become a physician assistant in the first place if you've won a diploma of medical assistant in a program of formal training, and then more power you! After all, if you have credentials (if you took a recognized national certification exam), practical experience and solid training, so it has an advantage when it comes to wages, better start positions and obtain promotions - simply by having you differs from the rest. Of course, you will also have a valuable tool to negotiate during the job interview.

Here are more tips on how undervalued medical assistants can use their credentials and expertise to pave the way for better pay.