Medical Assistant Degrees, Medical Assistant Career Profile, Salary Information

Career Profile: Medical Assistant

The Basics

Medical Assistants work directly with patients performing such tasks as recording a patient’s medical history and vital signs, recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and weight. They also can discuss medicine dosage or general nutrition with patients. Many medical assistants also prepare lab tests, update medical records, prepare prescriptions, and handle insurance, billing, and appointments.

Where Do I Begin?
Attend an accredited medical assisting program and pass The American Association of Medical Assistants Certification Examination.

Featured Online Schools for a Medical Assistant Degree:

Kaplan University – Request Information

Featured Campus Schools for a Medical Assistant Degree:

Argosy, Twin Cities Campus – Request Information
Brown Mackie College – Request Information
Concorde Career Institute, Orlando and Tampa Campus – Request Information
Everest College – Request Information
Florida Career College , Boynton Beach Campus – Request Information
Rasmussen, Brooklyn Park Campus – Request Information
South University, Savannah Campus – Request Information
Virginia College – Request Information
YTI Career Institute, Altoona Campus – Request Information

Compatible Personality Traits
Nurturing, emotionally stable, community-service oriented, works well with others, likes variety, organized, able to work on your feet for extended periods.

Q&A
I am interested in working in the medial field but do not know if I can handle all the schooling and increased memorization. I love people and working with my hands. What does your daily schedule look like? Thanks
Answer:
Becoming a medical assistant actually sounds like it might be right up your alley. The training period is typically 1-2 years which means you won’t be in school for too long. As an assistant, you… Read More Q&A

Salary Expectation for Medical Assistants
Certified medical assistants earn an average of $25,000 to $30,000 per year.

Job Outlook for Medical Assistants
With physician care becoming more expensive and the persistence of a national nursing shortage, medical assistants perform clinical tasks that were once handled solely by nurses, or even doctors. With an aging population, medical assistant jobs will be plentiful and grow by 30% through 2014.

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