Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and other health practitioners. Their duties vary with the location, specialty and size of the practice.
Medical assistants typically do the following:
High School Diploma or GED, Certification
$34,744.32/year or $16.64/hour
East San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena City College, Southern California Regional Occupational Center, Santa Monica College, West Valley College
Local: California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants
National: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
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