Medical Assisting Job Opportunities

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Medical Assistants are Rewarded for Specialized Skills

The career outlook for Medical Assistant jobs is extremely positive as opportunities are expected to grow by 52% by the year 2014 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, representing an increase of nearly 27,000 jobs nation wide per year. That unprecedented amount of growth is due largely to the increasing number of Baby Boomers who are entering retirement age and will require substantial medical treatment to remain healthy and productive.

Nationally, the salary range for all Medical Assistants climbs from just over $18,000 annually for the bottom 10% of wage earners to more than $35,000 annually for those in the top 10% of wage earners in this career path. The average salary across the nation for Medical Assistants is $25,400.00, with higher wage earners finding employment in colleges, universities and professional schools.

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Becoming Qualified for Medical Assistant Jobs is the Beginning of a Successful Future

In addition to the number of Medical Assistant jobs available in the public health care sector, there are also many opportunities within private practice and educational institutions for those who wish to add diversity and meaning to their careers. At Rasmussen College, we will prepare you for the workforce in the important health care industry through our hands-on training and unique curriculum.

We have over a century of experience training people for important careers. If you would like to know more about our school, or what we offer our students, call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our Admissions Representatives will be able to answer any of your questions.

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Medical Assisting Career Overview

Job prospects should be best for Medical Assistants with formal training or experience, particularly those with degrees or certifications
About 6 out of 10 Medical Assistants work in offices of physicians
Medical Assistant job opportunities are expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014
Although Medical Assistants are not licensed, some States require them to take a test or a course before performing certain tasks, such as taking x rays or giving injections
Medical Assistants held about 387,000 jobs in 2004

Medical Assisting Salary Information

Medical Assistant - $24,985 (25th percentile)
As a Medical Assistant, you will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. You will interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and record information on patients' charts. In your Medical Assistant job, you may be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Medical Assistants prepare treatment rooms for the examination of patients. Medical Assistants are familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the health care field, and rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. They perform a variety of tasks and typically report to supervisor or manager.

Note: Salary data listed above includes descriptions and salaries in the 25th percentile, factored from throughout the United States, for a range of Medical Assisting careers, according to figures available from salary.com.

For More Information about Medical Assistant Jobs

For more information on Medical Assistant Certification, contact:

American Association of Medical Assistants
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
Internet: http://www.aama-ntl.org

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