Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:

Medical Assistants do plenty of things. They can instruct patients about medications and special diets, prepare and administer medications as directed, authorize drug refills as directed, telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for X-rays, take electrocardiograms, remove sutures, and change dressings. They also facilitate communication between the patient and other health care professionals. Their duties range from these to many, many other things.

Salary: $17,000 - $18,000

Education: While some employers may provide on the job training, many give preference to applicants with formal medical assistant education. Another way candidates can distinguish themselves is by obtaining industry-recognized credentials, such as Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).

Reflection: I would not like to be a medical assistant because I think it would be a bit much for me.