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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 293 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 286 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 287 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 271 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 260 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,973 | $20.18 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $40,744 | $19.59 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $39,351 | $18.92 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $38,028 | $18.28 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $36,927 | $17.75 | +3.1% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 350 | 26% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 293 | 22% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,172 | 17% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,087 | 15% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 862 | 13% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,353 | 12% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 448 | 12% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,342 | 10% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,043 | 10% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 859 | 10% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 600 | 10% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 580 | 10% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 568 | 10% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 564 | 10% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 418 | 10% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 320 | 10% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 69 | 10% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 656 | 9% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 98 | 9% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 65 | 9% |
Midstate College
Western University of Health Sciences
Candace Keck: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of medical assistants is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. This positive job outlook ensures future job opportunities and career stability.
Candace Keck: Depending on the area where the medical assistant works, such as clinic vs hospital vs care facilities, the day-to-day duties can vary. The commonality, no matter the location, is they work closely with providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses, to name a few) and other healthcare professionals to deliver patient care. It can involve direct patient care and administrative work. They need to have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Candace Keck: I don't have an answer to this question. I'm not scheduled to work in the hospital any time soon so would not have the opportunity to ask.
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: To maximize salary for a medical assistant obtaining certification from one of the credentialing organizations such as American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) can make a new hire more competitive. Continuing educations along with developing any specialized skills such as phlebotomy. Demonstrating professionalism initiative and reliability, along with gaining a strong reference from previous employers.
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: Flexibility is a must in healthcare. You must be flexible with your job functions, time and most importantly your patients. You must be able to pivot with little to no notice and be ready and wiling to assist anyone in your clinic; providers, co-workers, patients, etc.
Eve Leija AAS, NCMA: To meet the demands of evolving healthcare and provide high-quality care to patients technological proficiency (EHR systems, Telehealth support), clinical skills (any skills that can enhance what you’ve learned in school. Phlebotomy, point of care testing devices), communication and soft skills (adaptability, problem-solving, empathy and compassion) are a must. I feel a lot of the younger generation lacks the soft skills needed in healthcare/professional jobs. Administrative skills and patient care and safety (infections control and chronic disease management).
Janice Noteboom, MHA/Ed., CMA (AAMA): -LIKE- People who enjoy working as a Medical Assistant do it because they get a
great satisfaction from help other people. They are often the first contact with the
patient in the medical facility, which sets the tone for the rest of the visit.
They feel good making sure that their patients have the right information that they
need, the appropriate medical care they need, and helping patients feel better.
Good problem-solving skills, compassion, understanding, patience and keeping
up with a fast-paced office is very rewarding.
-DISLIKE- Some Medical Assistants have determined that there are
area/tasks/etc. that they dislike, listed below are some of these things:
You’re always around people who are sick
Long work hours can include 10 or 12-hour days
Lower starting salary, which is usually based on education and
experience level
Having to deal with stressful situations and difficult patients
Dealing with patients who are angry, cranky, anxious or not feeling well
Working under pressure from extremely tight deadlines
Janice Noteboom, MHA/Ed., CMA (AAMA): duties vary, depending on the medical office/hospital/urgent/specialty clinics
where they are employed. Below are some specific job duties that are very
common in the day-in-the-life of a Medical Assistant (these duties include, but
are not limited to the following):
Greeting patients and checking them in at the Waiting room window
Collecting vital signs from patients
Answer phones as needed
Assist with scheduling patient appointments
Data entry of patient information in an electronic medical record (EMR)
Using various computer applications
Transmitting prescription refills
Insurance coding & billing
Obtain or completing procedures for preauthorizations/hospital
admissions/outside testing/etc.
Collecting specimens for Point-of-Care testing or send outs to reference
labs
Venipuncture/Examination Assistance to provider/other duties as needed
Janice Noteboom, MHA/Ed., CMA (AAMA): Medical Assistants
have become a vital member to any health care team! Below are some specific
educational areas and training that a face-to-face or hybrid Medical Assistant
Program offers and what students will do on a daily basis (or during class and lab
sessions) that will help provide training quality assurance: (these are just some of
the areas of training and education that students will receive in an CAAHEP
(Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited
Medical Assistant Program:
Interacting with patients
Hands-on training with hypodermic needles used for injections and
venipuncture
Using other medical equipment like the various thermometers, pulse
oximeter, EKG machine, nebulizer, etc.
Experience with scheduling/accounting/EMR software applications
Students learn and practice many clinical procedures like patient transfers,
wound care, disease transmission prevention, completion of various
requisitions for medical testing, emergency procedures, caring for adult
and pediatric patients, and much more.
Students also learn and practice Pharmacology procedures which include
medication administration, adult and pediatric medication dosing,
medication uses, side effects/adverse effects/toxicity/etc.
Laboratory Procedures allows students to learn and practice how to
perform Point-of-Care testing, venipuncture, laboratory testing results,
urinalysis, etc.
Finally, Students will complete a Medical Assistant Program Externship at
a medical office/hospital/urgent care/specialty clinic to practice the skills
and training in real life.
Jonathan Labovitz: Your success is directly related to the effort you put into your practice. Since most practices rarely have a full patient load waiting for a new provider, you must be smart about managing your schedule. Make sure to schedule patients back-to-back so you have a considerable amount of time free to visit other doctors in the medical community. Spend time at the hospital doctor's dining room and go to medical staff meetings to introduce yourself to everyone. And then make sure to follow up with the referring doctor or the patient's primary care physician to coordinate care and so other doctors begin to see your name repeatedly. This is easy marketing that does not cost you anything, and it will build your practice. Ultimately, referral patterns from doctor's and patients comes from high quality care and when the referring doctor/patient feels comfortable with. Make them know that you care.
Jonathan Labovitz: The basic examination and critical thinking skills that make up the foundation of diagnosis and treatment are going to always be the most important skills in your practice. These skills will always give you the basis for patient care. In the future, new technologies will allow you to be more precise and provide more individualized care for patients, so the most important skills will be your ability to critically evaluate the new technologies to ensure they are supported by high quality evidence and, when they do have the evidence, that you have the ability and willingness to apply them to benefit your patient.
Jonathan Labovitz: Podiatric medicine and surgery is an exciting and rewarding career. Your hard work throughout podiatric medical school and residency got you to this point, and that same effort is directly related to your success in practice