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You should do it. This is experience in the field you may not get otherwise and could lead to future job opportunities and increased pay. Never look a gift horse in the face they are giving you added benefits by providing more training to advance your skills.
You get free training for another career. Free, you can't beat that.
After you get the training and your license or certificate then ask the questions.
Agree to it but ensure that they’ll cover your exam fees for certification. I think this certificate is usually a two year course. If you don’t get certified, you can’t expect extra remuneration when you change jobs.
Free experience. Do it. Put it on your resume. Increase your worth.
Some organizations do a lot of cross-training as a matter of routine. You should ask around and see if that's the standard procedure in your organization. If they're asking you to put in extra hours and work off the clock that would be cause to complain, but if you're being paid while being trained that might just be part of the job.
If it isn’t in the job description then that’s a red flag. I would check the job description and handbook
I would absolutely cross-train. There are not many companies that will allow you to do it. You get experience and training during a time when you would be there doing reception work anyhow.
Wow, I was in an extremely similar situation as yourself. I was a front desk medical office lead. My organization decided they wanted to change their processes and have all employees in the front to be cross trained administrative and MA’s.
The difference for me was they didn’t train me. They didn’t pay me to get trained. They didn’t even offer me time to pay for training on my own dime. They just fired me. Position type eliminated. Up to then I was ‘too’ crucial to be allotted time to train. Coworkers could but, whenever I would leave my station we’d (the trainer and I) get interrupted by a 1,000 questions from the front.
Anyways, count your blessings and take the training. If you’re really motivated interested in MA work look for another job but, while you’re taking their training in the meantime!
It’s completely reasonable to pause in a situation like this. Being asked to cross train into an MA role adds responsibilities that go beyond a front desk position, especially when it involves clinical duties. I’m always open to learning and supporting the team, but I also believe expectations should align with the role and compensation. It’s fair to ask whether this is temporary or a permanent change, what specific duties are expected, and if there will be any adjustment in pay. At the end of the day, it’s about maintaining a balance between being a team player and making sure you’re not taking on additional responsibilities without proper recognition or support.
Always take additional training. Could come in handy in the future.
Quit.
Learning something new will make you more marketable in your career field. Get the experience and once you’re comfortable and feel like you’ve learned a lot or close to everything start looking for another job. That is how you get your raise. You grow and you go.