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What does a Medical Assistant do?
Medical assistants are caregivers who support doctors or healthcare professionals mainly in clinics or medical offices. They assist with administrative and clinical duties like taking a patient's history and personal information, scheduling appointments, answering the phone or even checking a patient's vitals. Medical assisting is one of the fastest-growing careers because of the growing elderly population and the surge in doctors' offices and outpatient care facilities.
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Working as a Medical Assistant
Depending on the specific role, a medical assistant's duties may vary, in fact, each day may be very different, and that is why many people love being a medical assistant. But, almost every medical assisting position will include the following tasks:
- Welcoming patients, taking their medical history and filling out medical records
- Answering the phone, filling out medical insurance forms, handling correspondence and bookkeeping related tasks
- Scheduling appointments, arranging for hospital admission or laboratory services
- Teaching patients about special diets, medication and treatment procedures
- Preparing patients for their examination and then assisting the doctor during the examination
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How much does a Medical Assistant make in the United States?
Average base salary
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$15.89
per hour
The average salary for a medical assistant is $15.89 per hour in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Food provided
- Professional development assistance
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Disability insurance
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Common questions about being a Medical Assistant
