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Medical Assistant

Overview

Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and optometrists running smoothly.

For more information on how to become a medical assistant, see the American Association of Medical Assistants Website.  The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs website includes a database of accredited programs by state.  Select "Medical Assistant" from the Profession Name dropdown list. 

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Medical Assistant 14 May 2008 [pdf, 164 KB]

Asian female office asst w patient files (Photo: Getty Images)

Salary: $21,620 - $24,460

Years in school: 1 - 2 *

Job outlook: Excellent

* after high school graduation

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