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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) puts out very detailed salary information about medical assistants.  This article will outline the highlights of the latest salary information for the medical assistant

To get a medical assistant job, it is not required by law to be licensed or certified, but many of medical assistants opt to become certified. Certification is completely voluntary, however some (possibly most) employers require certification

Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. They should not be confused with Physician assistants, who examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician.