6 Medical Assistant Jobs

A medical assistant is responsible for performing administrative and clinical duties within the office of a physician or other medical professional and plays an essential role in ensuring the job of the medical practitioner runs smoothly. Medical assistant jobs are generally found within hospitals and medical offices.

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Medical Assistant Employment Outlook

Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 23 % from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the baby-boomer population continues to age it will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services. This in turn will increase the volume of the patient loads physician practices are seeeing. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to meet the increasing demands.