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What is a Medical Assistant? |
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A Medical Assistant is someone who performs clinical and/or administrative tasks in a medical office. They are essential to the smooth operation of a medical office. Specific responsibilities vary, but can include taking patients' vital signs and medical histories, setting appointments, and answering phones. How much or little a Medical Assistant does often depends on the size of the office.
A Medical Assistant earns between $20,000 and $35,000 annually, on average.
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How can I become a Medical Assistant? |
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Often there is no formal education required to become a Medical Assistant, however, you can earn a quick healthcare degree as a Medical Assistant through a one- or two-year training program. Most offices provide on-the-job training.
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What are the benefits and drawbacks of a career as a Medical Assistant? |
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One benefit of a career as a Medical Assistant is that since many of the responsibilities are clerical, people who want to work in the healthcare field but have a fear of needles, or who don't do well around blood, can still help patients.
A drawback of a career as a Medical Assistant is that, without further education, you are likely to stay in a more administrative role. You can move up to a position such as office manager, but without further training or education, your role in patient care is very limited.
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