Washington
Medical Assistants 31-9092
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promising occupation
Description
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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Location
Education Requirements
Postsecondary nondegree award
Growth Opportunity
21.60% growth rate
2,830 annual job openings
Wage Range
$23/hour
21.35
23.47
50th percentile
27.95
Required Work Experience
None
On-The-Job Training
None
(no occupation-specific training required)
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