Medical Assistants
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.
SOC: 31-9092.00
Common Job Titles
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Chiropractor AssistantDoctor's AssistantRegistered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Medical Assistants (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
793,460
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $35,020 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $57,830 |
| Workers on average earn | $44,720 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.8/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.5/5
- Medicine and Dentistry4.3/5
- Administrative4.1/5
- Computers and Electronics3.8/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Epic SystemsIntuit QuickBooksMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordeClinicalWorks EHR software
Technology Skills
Appointment scheduling softwareBilling softwareBookkeeping softwareBusiness software applicationsData entry softwareDatabase softwareDiagnostic and procedural coding softwareElectronic medical record EMR software
Tools & Equipment
AudiometersAutoclavesBaumanometersBinocular light compound microscopesBlood chemistry analyzersBlood collection vialsBreathalyzersButterfly needles