62,877 Certified Medical Assistant Jobs Nationwide
Medical assistants work in hospitals, small family practices or in the offices of medical specialists such as podiatrists. The job itself includes a wide variety of duties and, depending on the employer, may involve collecting blood and specimen samples from patients, laboratory testing, assisting the physician with medical procedures, record keeping and data entry.
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Skill Set:
Medical assistants must have a strong background in several sciences including biology and chemistry. Algebra and basic mathematics are also needed for laboratory work. Experience working with and on computers is essential. Customer service skills are also quite important as most medical assistants will work directly with patients either at the front desk or in the examination room.
Education:
In rare cases, some medical assistants begin training on the job. However, to become a certified medical assistant some schooling is necessary. Entry level medical assistant positions typically require at least basic certification, though an associate degree is preferred by some employers.
Career Path:
Enrolling in a vocational school, community college or specialized medical assistant certification classes is the suggested way to get into the field. Internships during or after receiving a degree or certification are also very helpful.
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