Medical Assistants Doctor
Aindani Tun Consumer Education period 9
My Career
About My Career
Infomations about the career
Career Details
Duties
Medical assistants typically do the following:
- Take patient history and measure vital signs
- Help the physician with patient examinations
- Give patient injections as directed by the physician
- Schedule patient appointments
- Prepare blood for laboratory tests
Salary/Wage Potential
2010 Median Pay $28,860 per year
$13.87 per hour
Entry-Level Education High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience in a Related Occupation None
On-the-job Training Moderate-term on-the-job training
Number of Jobs, 2010 527,600
Job Outlook, 2010-20 31% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2010-20 162,900
Work Environment
Most medical assistants work in physicians' offices and other healthcare facilities. Most work full time.
Education
Percentage of RespondentsEducation Level Required
41 High school diploma or equivalent
37 Some college, no degree
22 Associate's degree
Skill Required
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Jobs Outlook and growth
In addition, an increasing number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities need support workers, particularly medical assistants, to do both administrative and clinical duties. Medical assistants work mostly in primary care, a steadily growing sector of the healthcare industry.
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