Career Profile
Medical Assistants
Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals, offices of physicians, and other healthcare facilities.
General Information
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. Excludes Physician Assistants (29-1071).
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.
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Medical Assistants
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 286 openings per year are projected for Medical Assistants.
Employment Change
Employment for Medical Assistants is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.4% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.94/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.44, while experienced workers are paid $19.79. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,392 Medical Assistants in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,676.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Medical Assistants are Offices of Physicians, Offices of Other Health Practitioners, and General Medical and Surgical Hospitals.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Medical Assistants include English Language, Customer and Personal Service, and Medicine and Dentistry.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Medical Assistants is HS diploma or less. 32% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.