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ALLIED HEALTH
Medical Assistant
Manage patient data entry using EMR systems while providing direct support to healthcare professionals and ensuring compliance with medical standards.
30 000 – 55 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Associate Degree
Education level
00
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Moderate
Employability
1-2 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Medium
Difficulty
Moderate
Employability
1-2 years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Compensation
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY
Junior
0–2 years of experience
30 000 – 35 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
35 000 – 45 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
45 000 – 55 000 USD/ year
Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.
Entering the profession — United States
Entry typically requires a high school diploma followed by completion of a medical assisting program and certification.
Training — United States
Medical assistants usually complete a two-year associate degree or a one-year certificate program in medical assisting from accredited institutions.
The job market — United States
Medical assistants are employed mainly in healthcare settings such as hospitals and physician offices, with steady demand driven by healthcare service expansion.
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