Medical Career Pathway: Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

Duties and responsibilities: Medical Assistants work alongside of physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices or clinics.

Salary:$30,880

Education: They must have knowledge of health care field and  and medical speciality. Medical terminology, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Demand for this profession: Applicants usually need a high school diploma or equivalent. Although medical assistants are not licensed, they are required to take tests, before they can perform certain tasks.  The American Association of Medical Assistants award certifications or registration.

Reflection: I would not like this as a career in the future. I would prefer something that keeps me more active or moving.