Medical Assistant
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
At a Glance
Medical Assistant earns an average of $33,286/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.7–2.1 years. Top skills: Medical Assistance, Vital Signs, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
$33,286/yr
High school or GED
1.7–2.1 years
138
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical Assistants
Median Wage
$44,200/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+12.5%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (14)
Medical Assistance
Vital Signs
Medical Records
Intravenous Therapy
Phlebotomy
Electrocardiography
Patient Preparation
Laboratory Testing
Medical Prescription
Electronic Medical Record
Medical Terminology
Nursing
Sterilization
Patient Flow
Common Skills (11)
Communication
Customer Service
Scheduling
Clerical Works
Computer Literacy
Operations
Multitasking
Administrative Functions
Filing
Confidentiality
Certifications (5)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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