Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities: Medical Assistants help support the work of physicians and other health professionals. They perform routine task and procedures such as measuring patient’s vital signs, administrating medications and injections, record information, preparing or handling medical instruments.

Salary: $27,788 - $37,725

Education: Most medical assistants have postsecondary education such as a certificate. Others enter the occupation with a high school diploma and learn through on-the-job training.