Medical Assistants

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Handle administrative and clinical tasks in health care settings.

Medical Assistants work under the direction of doctors. They perform medical and clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, taking vital signs, and drawing blood. They often prepare patients for medical appointments.

Wages	$23.96 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Excellent
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Medical/Clinical Assistant
On the Job	Work Activities Administer basic health care or medical treatments. Apply bandages, dressings, or splints. Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures. Give medications or immunizations. Record vital statistics or other health information. Interview patients to gather medical information. Explain technical medical information to patients. Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment. Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health. Schedule patient procedures or appointments.
Career Pathways	Therapeutic Services
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