Medical Assistants
Medical assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, and billing and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations and drawing blood.
AT-A-GLANCE
Average Salary
$25—41K
Job Growth
17.24%
Education Required
Post secondary non-degree award or Associate's degree
Patient Interaction
High
Blood Interaction
High