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A passion for interacting with and helping others, the ability to juggle several responsibilities at once and the desire to contribute to the healthcare industry will serve a medical assistant well.
Medical assisting is one of the country’s fastest-growing careers. Employers will certainly reward the candidates with strong educational and experience backgrounds, and those with a passion for caring for others.
Most medical assistants complete 1-year or 2-year training programs to learn important skills used on the job.
Medical assistants spend a large part of their day interacting with others. They should be professional and pleasant when working with patients. Medical assistants who put patients at ease and clearly explain doctors’ instructions to patients will be most successful. The medical records and patient information that medical assistants process also requires discretion and respect.
Salary Range:
$16,460 — $74,390
Education Level (minimum):
Associate degree
Growth Outlook (2002 – 2012):
21 – 35%
