Become a Medical Assistant

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What is a Medical Assistant ?

A medical assistant performs clinical and administrative duties under a physician’s direction. Clinical duties can include preparing patients for examination, taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, administering medications as directed by physician, and drawing blood.

Administrative duties can include maintaining medical records, scheduling appointments, coding for insurance purposes, and billing.

Medical Assisting Salary Range

$ 26,290 - Annual Medical Assisting Degree Salary

$ 29,300 - Average U.S. Salary

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ( 2006 )

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Medical Assisting Job Outlook

Employment is anticipated to grow much more quickly than average, making medical assistants one of the fastest growing occupations from 2006 to 16. Job opportunities should abound, especially for those with certification and experience or formal training.

Employment change. Employment for medical assistants is anticipated to grow 35% from 2006 to 2016, much more quickly than the average for all occupations. As the health care industry expands, due to the growth and aging of the population and technological advances in medicine, the need for all health care workers will increase. Rising use of medical assistants in the rapidly expanding health care industry will continue to stimulate job growth.