Medical Assistant
- Ideal for those passionate about healthcare and patient interaction.
- Support physicians and enhance patient care through vital clinical tasks.
- Blend administrative skills with hands-on medical duties for a dynamic role.
💰 Earn $39K-$59K
📚 Vocational Training
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
You are skilled in 💫
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Accomplishing things
- Support
- Achievement
- Relationships
- Personal relationships
In Action
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Medical Assistant
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Pathways to this Career
Here are few pathways you can take to become a Medical Assistant. Click on a pathway to learn more about it.
Vocational School
A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.📚 Training
Finish in 6 months - 2 years
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.📚 College
Finish in 2-3 years
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.📚 College
Finish in 4-5+ years
Hybrid College
A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.📚 College
Finish in 2-5 years
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.📚 Paid Work
Finish in 2-5 years
Workforce Development Program
A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.📚 Training
Finish in 6 months - 2 years
