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Also known as: ma, certified medical assistant
Avg. salary range
$48k–$51k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
A Medical Assistant is a health professional that supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting. Medical Assistants perform routine tasks and procedures such as rooming and preparing patients, and documenting patient medical history. They measure patients' vital signs, assist healthcare provider with minor surgery preparations, and many other in office tests based on the specialty of the medical practice.
Career Level
Where you could work
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What you'll need
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Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Education & Training
Certificate or Apprenticeship Program
Certificates and apprenticeships are available in skilled trades and career-oriented fields. Some programs offer coursework that is similar to that of associate's degree programs in the same subject, and students may be able to transfer their credits to associate's degree programs when they finish. Certificate programs usually take between one and two years to complete.
Compensation
North Central
Washington
Low
$44,800
Average
$50,500
High
$57,700
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long but times vary. Shifts are usually 5 days a week but are not limited to weekdays.
Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$48,667
Overall Rank
179th
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
35th
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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