The U.S. Department of Labor expects

medical assisting to be one of the fastest-growing

occupations through 2016.

• Are you looking for a meaningful job?

• Do you like helping others?

• Do you have an interest in health and medicine?

• Would you like to enter a career in an expanding field?

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FAQs

What will I do as a Medical Assistant?

Medical Assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Medical Assistants greet patients in medical offices or other medical settings where they help doctors with examinations and treatments. They run routine lab tests such as urinalysis and blood counts. They may take blood pressure readings and take temperatures. They may give injections or perform ‘finger sticks’ to draw small amounts of blood if they are properly trained. Assistants may instruct patients about medication and self-treatment. They prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations and sterilize and arrange instruments and equipment used in treatment and diagnosis. They check office and lab supplies and keep the waiting, consulting, and examination rooms neat and orderly.

Where will I work?

Medical Assistants work in doctor's offices, clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and educational institutions.

What Wages and Benefits can I expect?

The median wage in 2012 for Medical Assistants in California was $31,586 annually, or $15.19 hourly. The median is the point at which half of the workers earn more and half earn less.

Benefits

Benefits normally include paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave. Many Assistants also enjoy employer-paid health and dental insurance, and retirement plans.

What is the job outlook?

Medical Assistants are one of the fastest growing occupations in California. Employment growth is expected because of the increase in the number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities that need greater numbers of support personnel, particularly the flexible Medical Assistant who can handle both administrative and clinical duties. Because many health care employers prefer a trained staff, job prospects should be best for Medical Assistants with formal training or experience.

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