Healthcare / Medical Technician

$50,580 earning potential

Medical assistants perform an array of supportive tasks in a range of healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals and medical offices. The duties of a medical assistant can be administrative, clinical or a mixture of both, depending on the needs of their workplace.

$50,580

High-end Earners in

Be Pro Be Proud ( Top 10% )

$35,850

median annual wage

$17

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Maintain patient records, including medical history and personal information
Fill out insurance forms
Perform basic lab tests
Take patient vitals, such as blood pressure
Schedule appointments
Greet patients
Take phone calls
Arrange hospital admissions
Assist physician during patient exams

Be Pro Be Proud Job Outlook

104,400

Average annual job openings

853,500

Number of jobs by 2030

+18%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2030