What does a Medical Assistant do?
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What the job involves
- Take patients' vital signs and record them in the medical record.
- Prepare patients for examinations and assist providers during visits.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage incoming calls.
- Administer medications and perform basic medical procedures.
- Collect blood and other laboratory specimens.
- Clean and prepare examination rooms for patient use.
- Document patient information and medical history accurately.
Summed up from 30 recent Medical Assistant job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Medical Assisting 8 in 10 postings
- Vital Signs 5 in 10 postings
- Electronic Medical Records 3 in 10 postings
- Phlebotomy 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
- AAMA Certification 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 35 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 15 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 8 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 30 postings
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Is this role in demand?
24,022 open Medical Assistant jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California2,022 open
- Florida1,783 open
- Texas1,462 open
- Michigan1,358 open
- Ohio1,242 open
Typical pay $23.00 an hour (most between $21.00 and $24.31). See the full salary breakdown