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Of the 551 occupations projected to grow the fastest during the 2002 - 2012 time period Medical Assistants rank #1 nation wide with a 59% growth potential.  Medical Assistant jobs are projected to increase to 214,800 in the next 10 years. **

 

Who are Medical Assistants and what do they do?

Medical Assistants are multiskilled allied health practitioners who assume a wide range of roles in physicians' offices and other health care settings. There is a great demand for medical assistants.

Medical Assistants are viewed by physicians as vital partners in increasing the medical office productivity.  In small practices, Medical Assistants are usually "generalists" the doctors assistant handling both administrative and clinical duties and reporting directly to an office manager, physician or other health practitioner.

Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators.  The following are typical duties that Medical Assistants perform (clinical duties may vary according to state law.)

The Medical Assistant needs strong organizational skills and project a positive attitude to the health providers patients.

Administrative Roles for Medical Assistants

  • Scheduling and receiving patients

  • Serving as a liaison between the physician (including telephone screening) and other individuals

  • Answer telephones

  • Greet patients

  • Managing practice finances

  • Preparing and maintaining medical records

  • Update and file patient medical records

  • Fill out insurance forms

  • Handle correspondence

  • Schedule appointments

  • Arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services

  • Handle billing and bookkeeping

Clinical Roles for Medical Assistants

  • Take medical histories and record vital signs

  • Asepsis and infection control

  • Explain treatment procedures to patients

  • Prepare patients for examination and procedures

  • Assist the physician during the examination

  • Collect and prepare laboratory specimens

  • Dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments

  • Instruct patients about medication and special diets

  • Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician

  • Authorize drug refills as directed and telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy

  • Draw blood

  • Prepare patients for x-rays and take electrocardiograms

  • Remove sutures and change dressings

  • Arrange examining room instruments and equipment

  • Purchase and maintain supplies and equipment

  • Keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean


What is the projected job market and outlook for medical assistants?

"Employment of medical assistants is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2010 due the increase in the number of group practices, clinics and other health care facilities that need a high proportion of support personnel, particularly the flexible medical assistant."*

 

With the major advances in medical science and the increasing complexity in delivering healthcare services, employers are increasingly seeking qualified applicants with formal training.  The Medical Assistant Program at PCI can equip you with the necessary training to begin your career in the medical field.

The salary for a medical assistant varies depending on experience, skill level, and job location.  According to the US Department of Labor medical assistant are principally employed in:

  • General Medical Care Hospitals

  • Surgical Hospitals

  • Doctors Offices

  • Outpatient Care Centers

  • Ambulatory Health Care Services

  • Offices of other Health Practitioners and Physicians


Professional organizations for Medical assistants:

American Association of Medical Assistants
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 800/228-2262
Fax: 312/899-1259

American Society of Podiatric Medical Assistants
2124 South Austin Blvd.
Cicero, IL 60804
(888) 882-7762

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Certification body for credentialing medical, dental, assistants, clinical laboratory personnel, laboratory consultants, allied health instructors.


*Excerpted from Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2002-03 edition. US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

** Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; Texas Workforce Commission, Labor Market Information.

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