Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant Employment Information
Medical Assistant Job Overview
Medical assistant jobs involve performing a variety of clinical support and administrative tasks in the offices of physicians and other healthcare practitioners.
On any given day, the duties of a medical assistant may range from scheduling appointments and communicating with insurers to taking patients' vital signs and assisting in minor surgery. Some medical assistants develop specialized skills working in the offices of ophthalmologists, podiatrists or other specialist physicians. Many more use a broad array of skills working for a family physician or internist.
Medical assistants may sometimes help prepare patients for treatments by relaying instructions and advice from doctors. Setting up and maintaining medical equipment, as well as inventorying and ordering supplies are also common responsibilities in medical assistant work.
Medical Assistant Education
Requirements vary by state and practice. Most medical assistants have a high school diploma; many are certified by a national body. A candidate with the Certified Medical Assistant or Registered Medical Assistant designation will have a distinct advantage when looking for medical assistant employment. Formal medical assistant training programs are offered by community colleges, vocational schools and technical schools.
Small physicians’ offices are the most likely to hire medical assistants with the least formal education. Major hospitals and medical centers, by contrast, typically require medical assistants to have a higher level of training and certification.
Medical Assistant Job Market
There were more than 527,000 medical assistants in 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Medical assistant job opportunities are projected to grow by nearly 163,000 between 2010 and 2020, much faster than the average occupation.
Medical Assistant Salaries
The median medical assistant salary in May 2011 was $29,100, according to BLS. The middle half earned between $24,670 and $35,080; the 90th percentile earned $40,810.
Medical Assistant Jobs
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Description Description The position provides direct nursing care and performs administrative procedures for the medical office and wellness clinic. Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, blood pressure, patient history. Performs lab tests when needed. Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures and admi...
Description Description Job Summary: Assist in providing primary pediatric care to children and adolescents in an ambulatory setting under the direction of the Charge Nurse and Medical Director. Cross cover in other sections or departments if necessary. Skills and Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, development...
Physician Assistant - Las Vegas, Nevada What makes your clinical career greater with UnitedHealth Group? You can improve the health of others and help heal the health care system. You can work with in an incredible team culture; a clinical and business collaboration that is learning and evolving every day. And, when you contribute, you'll open doors for yourself that simply do not exist in any oth...
Description Description Certified Medical Office Assistant-Float Team- Nacogdoches TX This is a full-time position which will support busy clinic days and absences. Front and back office experience needed. Provides caring and compassionate direct care in a clinic setting under the direction of a physician. Assists medical providers, and maintains a clean and safe environment in accordance with the...
Description: Position Description: Opportunity to further experience in medical/surgical dermatology Primary Responsibilities: Performs all duties within the scope of a Certified Medical Assistant (includes assisting Dermatologist in electronic medical record, patient interviews and instruction, skin biopsies and excisions). Rooms patients with skin concerns according to company standards. Records...
Medical Assistant needed part time for a busy specialist on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday. Position will be during office hours and also in our office surgical suite. Monday & Tuesday will be in our main location in Bay Shore. Thursday is in our satellite office in Port Jefferson or Riverhead. The position is approximately 20 hours per week. Office hour duties include: - Take vitals (height, weight,...
Front office medical Assistant for busy Downtown L.A GI private practice. Must have min 2 yr experience. Duties include; greeting patients, collecting co-payments, taking blood pressure, weight, height, and temperature and recording it in the patients electronic record, requesting authorizations from HMO for office visits and GI diagnostic procedures. Bilingual ENG/SPAN, knowledge of computers is...
Job Responsibilities: Welcomes patients by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries Files fax inbox electronically for lab work, referral correspondence, hospital correspondence Paperwork and correspondence for referrals to specialists Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room Proficient in Pediatri...
Certified Medical Assistant Professional Performance Development Group is now interviewing Certified Medical Assistants for the Naval Health Center in Great Lakes, IL. The ideal Certified Medical Assistant will: • Perform phlebotomy using standard blood tubes in accordance with established standard operating procedures, American Phlebotomy Association guidelines, and Food and Drug Administration r...
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New position for a Medical Assistant with REQUIRED dermatology and/or surgery experience. This clinical opportunity is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia and to be considered, an applicant MUST have at least two (2) years experience in a back office position within a physicians office environment. Duties include direct patient contact and physician support. Candidate should be prepared and willin...
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Functions as an assistant to the physician, optometrist, N.P., P.A. and his/her staff of R.N./L.P.N. in the areas of direct and indirect patient care, laboratory procedures, charging and medical records. Participates as an integral part of the patient care team to coordinate patient care by interacting with care team members and all Clinic departments. - Graduate of an accredited medical assisting...
Description: Position Description: You will be a floating Medical Assistant, where you will be working with different providers. You will be in the office ready to go at 8am checking the provider schedule. From that point on you will need to ensure that all of the rooms are stocked and are clean. In this function you will assist in the care of the patient by following through on Provider orders fo...
Description: Position Description: Positions in this function assist in the care of the patient by following through on Provider orders for treatments. Individuals may be responsible for taking the patients vital signs, conducting blood draws or take x-rays as certified. Individuals in this function typically have certification or are working towards their certification as a Medical Assistant or M...
Description: Position Description: Positions in this function assist in the care of the patient by following through on Provider orders for treatments. Individuals may be responsible for taking the patients vital signs, conducting blood draws or take x-rays as certified. Individuals in this function typically have certification or are working towards their certification as a Medical Assistant or M...
Description: Position Description: You will be in the office ready to go at 8am checking the provider schedule. At 8:15 you have a morning huddle where you go over the agenda for the day. In this function you will assist in the care of the patient by following through on Provider orders for treatments. You may be responsible for taking the patients vital signs, conducting blood draws. This positio...
Description Description The position provides direct nursing care and performs administrative procedures for the medical office and wellness clinic. Assists in the assessment of patient needs and health plan by taking vital signs, blood pressure, patient history. Performs lab tests when needed. Prepares equipment and assists physicians with medical treatments, exams and medical procedures and admi...
Description Description Job Summary: Accurately takes and records vital signs, blood pressure, heights/lengths, weights, head circumferences and abdominal girths. Coordinates flow of patients, places patients in exam rooms and notifies physicians and nurses when ready. Ensures efficient flow and patient throughput. Notifies patient of any unanticipated delays. Performs EKGs, spirometry, assists wi...
Full-time medical assistant for busy family practice. Responsibilities include assisting physicians with patient care. MA diploma required, qualified bilingual (Spanish) individuals are encouraged to apply. Send Resume to: CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR 475 N Weaber St Annville, PA 17003 Fax: 717-867-4981 NO PHONE CALLS ACCEPTED...
Description Description Job Summary: Accurately takes and records vital signs, blood pressure, heights/lengths, weights, head circumferences and abdominal girths. Performs phlebotomy. Collects specimens and completes specimen requests, as required. Coordinates flow of patients, places patients in exam rooms and notifies physicians and nurses when ready. Maintains exam rooms and equipment. Cleans u...
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