Medical Assistant Jobs

A career guide for one of the fastest growing professions in America

Online Medical Assistant Training Programs for Medical Assistant Jobs

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Whether or not you choose to attempt CMA or RMA certification, a good education is your best chance at finding the best, highest paid MA position.  In order to make sure you are getting the most benefit out of your education, it is best to complete an accredited program.
Some medical assistants are trained on [...]

What Do Medical Assistant Jobs Pay?

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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 profession.
 
It is estimated that there are 434,000 professional medical assistants in the nation.  The nationwide average hourly wage for medical assistants is $13.59 and the [...]

Do Medical Assistant Jobs Require Certification?

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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 and some states require certification to perform specific job duties such as performing x-rays or drawing blood.
 
In order [...]