Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
39 alternate job titles:
Autopsy Assistant
Bilingual Medical Assistant
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Chiropractic Assistant
Chiropractor Assistant
Client Services Coordinator
Clinic Assistant
Clinic Medical Assistant
Clinical Medical Assistant
Dermatology Medical Assistant
Doctor Assistant
Doctor's Assistant
Family Medicine Medical Assistant
Health Assistant
Health Unit Clerk
Hospital Clinic Assistant
Medical Assistant (MA)
Medical Office Worker
Medical Support Assistant
Medical Technician Assistant (Medical Tech Assistant)
Ocular Care Aide
Ophthalmic Aide
Ophthalmic Assistant
Ophthalmological Assistant
Optometric Aide
Optometric Assistant
Optometrist Assistant
Optometry Assistant
Orthopedic Assistant
Outpatient Surgery Assistant
Pediatric Medical Assistant
Physician's Aide
Podiatric Aide
Podiatric Assistant
Podiatrist Assistant
Primary Care Medical Assistant
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Urgent Care Medical Assistant
Salary Information
Medical Assistants: $44,200 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Interview patients to gather medical information. | General |
| Move patients to or from treatment areas. | General |
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | General |
| Record vital statistics or other health information. | General |
| Give medications or immunizations. | General |
| Collect biological specimens from patients. | General |
| Explain technical medical information to patients. | General |
| Administer basic health care or medical treatments. | General |
| Assist practitioners to perform medical procedures. | General |
| Control prescription refills or authorizations. | General |
| Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms. | General |
| Prepare patient treatment areas for use. | General |
| Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards. | General |
| Clean medical equipment. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Apply bandages, dressings, or splints. | General |
| Provide customer service to clients or users. | General |
| Greet customers, patrons, or visitors. | General |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | General |
| Process medical billing information. | General |
| Inventory medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health. | General |
| Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. | General |
| Operate medical equipment. | General |
| Assess physical conditions of patients to aid in diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Appointment scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Billing software | Accounting software |
| Bookkeeping software | Accounting software |
| Business software applications | Office suite software |
| Diagnostic and procedural coding software | Categorization or classification software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| IDX Systems Patient Chart Tracking | Document management software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows Vista Business | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Windows XP Professional | Operating system software |
| Patient management software | Medical software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Visual electro diagnostic software | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Medical Life Support | National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Certified Alzheimer Caregiver | National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care | Not Available |
| Certified Ambulatory Surgery Center Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Anesthesia and Pain Management Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Billing and Coding Specialist | National Healthcareer Association | Not Available |
| Certified Cardiology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Chiropractic Professional Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Medical Assistant | National Healthcareer Association | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinators | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Coding Associate | American Health Information Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Coding Specialist | American Health Information Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Coding Specialist--Physician-based | American Health Information Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Colon Hydrotherapist - Advanced | International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy | Not Available |
| Certified Colon Hydrotherapist - Foundation | International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy | Not Available |
| Certified Colon Hydrotherapist - Intermediate | International Association for Colon Hydrotherapy | Not Available |
| Certified ENT Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Emergency Department Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Evaluation and Management Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Family Practice Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Gastroenterology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified General Surgery Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Access Associate | National Association of Healthcare Access Management | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Access Manager | National Association of Healthcare Access Management | Not Available |
| Certified Hematology and Oncology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Internal Medicine Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Administrative Assistant | National Healthcareer Association | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Assistant | American Association of Medical Assistants | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Coder | Practice Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Compliance Officer | Practice Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Insurance Specialist | Practice Management Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist | American Medical Billing Association | Not Available |
| Certified Obstetrics Gynecology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Ophthalmic Assistant | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology | Not Available |
| Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Outpatient Coding | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant | National Healthcareer Association | Not Available |
| Certified Pediatrics Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Coder in Dermatology | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist | National Association Medical Staff Services | Not Available |
| Certified Radiology Coder | Radiology Coding Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Rheumatology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries | American Trauma Society | Not Available |
| Certified Urology Coder | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Care Associate | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Clinical Medical Assistant Certification | American Medical Certification Association | Not Available |
| Clinical Research Assistant | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
| Corporate Certified Ophthalmic Assistant | Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology | Not Available |
| EKG Technician | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
| Functional Training Specialty Certification | American Council on Exercise | Not Available |
| Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS | Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance | Not Available |
| Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis | Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance | Not Available |
| Home Care Coding Specialist - Hospice | Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance | Not Available |
| MEDIC First Aid | HSI | Not Available |
| Medical Administrative Specialist | American Medical Technologists | Not Available |
| Medical Assistant | American Medical Technologists | Not Available |
| Medical Assistant Certification | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Medical Coder & Biller Certification | American Medical Certification Association | Not Available |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
| Medication Aide Certification | National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist | National Center for Competency Testing | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified Medical Assistant | National Center for Competency Testing | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified Medical Office Assistant | National Center for Competency Testing | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified Patient Care Technician | National Center for Competency Testing | Not Available |
| Pathologist Assistant | American Society for Clinical Pathology | Not Available |
| Patient Care Technician | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
| Phlebotomy Technician | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
| Registered Health Information Technician | American Health Information Management Association | Not Available |
| Registered Medical Assistant | American Phlebotomy Association | Not Available |
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