Medical Assistant Jobs

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

The Medical Assistant Profession

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

The medical assistant profession started in the 1950s.  It is usually a 40 hour a week job, but can be part-time.

There are different types of medical assistants: administrative, clinical, and specialized.  Each must have strong communication skills as one-on-one contact with patients is a key part of the job.

Medical assistants, in general, have a variety of tasks to perform, from duties in… Continue reading