By Mallory Kennedy Now more than ever there is a new respect for healthcare workers. One of the many positions that are on the front lines facing COVID-19 are medical assistants. “Medical assistants are one of the first healthcare workers a patient will see in their visit. They are considered a ‘jack-of-all-trades.’ We train our student’s in a variety of areas from greeting patients...

By Mallory Kennedy Medical Assisting student Aubrey West of Kinston knew she picked the right career choice that fit her passion for the healthcare field and the many opportunities that came with being a medical assistant. “I chose to attend Lenoir Community College because it was close to home, has smaller class sizes, and the opportunity to have more one-on-one interaction with the...