Health Sciences
       Medical Assistants
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.
Occupation Details
County Information
Wage
                $18/hour
                Average
            
            
                $36,730/year
                Median
            
        Wage Range
                 $33,200/year
                 Entry
            
            
                 $40,680/year
                 Experienced
            
        Growth Opportunity
                 447
                 Annual Openings
            
            
                 20% change
                 total jobs from 2020-2030
            
        Education Typically Needed
Postsecondary nondegree award
    Work Experience Typically Needed
None 
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