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Medical Assistants

Role 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. Excludes “Physician Assistants” (29-1071).

Recommended Majors

Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist. Medical/Clinical Assistant. Anesthesiologist Assistant. Chiropractic Technician/Assistant.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Washington	$55,120
Alaska	$51,860
Oregon	$49,900
District of Columbia	$49,740
Minnesota	$49,380
Hawaii	$48,820
Massachusetts	$48,540
California	$48,050
New Hampshire	$48,040
Wisconsin	$47,610
Colorado	$47,270
Maine	$46,540
Connecticut	$46,500
New Jersey	$46,280
Nebraska	$46,080

Frequently Asked Questions

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Median Annual Salary

$44,200

Projected Growth (10yr)

+12.5%

Avg. annual openings

112.3k

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