Sunday, September 16, 2012

What Is The Job Of A Medical Assistant?

By Carlyn Kirsch


A medical assistant carries out admin and clinical jobs to keep the operation of clinics and hospitals efficient for medical professionals, chiropractors and health practitioners. His or her responsibilities is dependent on the size of the office. In small clinics, medical assistants typically perform several kinds of jobs, taking on management and clinical tasks and reporting straight to the manager, doctors or some other medical practitioner. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area, under the supervision of department administrators.

Based on the records of the US Labor Department, opportunity for medical assistants is estimated to increase noticeably faster than average, making it one of the fastest growing jobs through the next decade. Job opportunities are expected to be really good, specially to those with formal education.

Medical assistant wages vary. They are largely dependent on years of experience, location and ability. Annual earnings reached more than twenty four thousand dollars on average 8 years ago. One half of the fifty percent earned roughly 20-28 thousand dollars. Those whose income belongs to the lowest ten percent earned no more than eighteen thousand dollars. On the other hand, the top 10 percent earned more than thirty four thousand dollars. The average annual income has since risen by roughly 17 percent.

Medical assistant courses are available in junior colleges, vocational schools, technical high schools and distance learning universities. Medical assistants can progress in their profession by concentrating on specific areas. Individuals with additional formal instruction and up to date practical experience are ideal prospects for career advancement.

The sheer number of distance learning and online degrees available is enormous and is growing regularly. Online programs are often very flexible, and they allow students to study at their own pace and convenience. Distance learning has also made getting a degree more accessible to students who could otherwise not attend classroom based programs. Distance education is an excellent and affordable way to study in order to get a rewarding career as a medical assistant.




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