Medical Assistants
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Civilian:
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.
Military:
The military provides medical care to all men and women in the services. Medical care technicians work with teams of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide treatment to patients. They help give patients the care and treatment required to help them recover from illness or injury. They also prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies in hospitals and medical clinics.
Job Titles
- Autopsy Assistant
- Certifed Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT)
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $29,100
- Military:
- $54,972
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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