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Medical Assistant Job Description Template | Sample

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Updated September 23, 2024

A medical assistant handles administrative and clinical tasks in hospitals and other healthcare settings. In a small clinic, a medical assistant may do everything from answering telephones to changing wound dressings, whereas in a hospital, a medical assistant may take care of clerical work such as scheduling procedures and coordinating billing.

Salary (Median Pay)

  • Salary: $35,850
  • Per Hour: $17.23/hour[1]

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Recording patient information;
  • Measuring and recording vital signs;
  • Helping with examinations;
  • Dispensing medications or giving injections (as permitted by state law);
  • Scheduling appointments;
  • Preparing samples;
  • Assisting patients in filling out paperwork;
  • Performing administrative tasks, such as scheduling and billing; and
  • Updating medical records.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma;
  • Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred;
  • Strong communication skills;
  • Computer literacy;
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics