Negotiating Salary & how 2 ask if they'll pay for continuing edu.

[emrebeth3]

Hi! So right now I am a student Medical Assistant/ limited scope xray technician and am about to complete my associates degree in that. Before i do so i will need to complete a 160 hour internship. I have found my site . OBGYN office inside a large well known Kansas City Hospital. I would be working for six different doctors in that office. My ? is once i complete my intern and if they offer me a job, how do i go about negotiating pay. Keep in mind i am a new grad at this point but i am working for multiple physicians, its a specialty practice, and its in one of the best and largest hospitals around KC area . What do you think is fair and reasonable for me to ask?? 14 a hour? 15 a hour? Also since it being a large hospital do you think i would have a good chance for them paying for my continuing education for example lpn school/RN school.? Is that a ? i should ask when we are discussing salary? i mean how do i come out asking about that ? Please give me your input. I appreciate it greatly!!! -Bethany (student MA)

[CranberryMuffin]

During the interview, you should ask about 401k status, vacation and sick time compensation, the method of scheduling, staffing ratios and/or duties, and education benefits. Most interviewers will ask if you have questions about the facility, and those are all important features. They will make you look like an experienced employee. Don't expect to be able to negotiate, but certainly inform yourself!

The time to ask about salary is when the offer is made. Bigger facilities often have a chart and will take your education and experience into account. You look like a sap when you accept an offer without even clarifying what you'll be earning!

I agree; I should clarify - I'd always ask about salary, but I don't feel like I am in any room to negotiate with the job market being as it is. I'd never just accept a position without knowing all the details.