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Their primary clinical tasks involve taking and recording patients' personal information and medical history.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm#:~:text=Their%20primary%20clinical%20tasks%20involve,supplies%2C%20and%20sterilizing%20medical%20instruments.

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Working Conditions Medical assistants work in well-lighted, clean environments. They typically work around 40 hours per week. medical assistants may also work on weekends. Overtime is also possible. In addition, medical assistants may choose to arrive earlier to work so they have more time to get everything in order before patients arrive. The role of a Medical Assistant can be physically demanding, involving long periods of standing, moving patients, and performing repetitive tasks.

https://www.aama-ntl.org/docs/default-source/about-the-profession-and-credential/medical-assisting-career.pdf

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Total Benefits $15,581

Average Annual Salary $36,880.

Benefits can include paid vacation, sick leave, health, life, and disability insurance.

https://www.nursingprocess.org/medical-assistant-salary.html

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There are about 743,500 medical assistants working in the United States. They are employed in physicians' offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

https://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/physician-assistant#:~:text=The%20Bureau%20of%20Labor%20Statistics,39%2C300%20jobs%20should%20open%20up.&text=of%20Jobs%2039%2C300-,Physician%20assistants%2C%20also%20known%20as%20physician%20associates%2C%20are,ubiquitous%20in%20the%20medical%20world.

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Although employers often prefer to hire candidates with more education, some medical assistants have a high school diploma and learn their duties on the job. Medical assistants typically complete a postsecondary program, such as for a medical assistant certificate or an associate's degree. You should have communication skills, time management and teamwork skills. Helpful electives to take in high school that prepare you for this occupation include Anatomy and Physiology.

https://www.medassistantedu.org/pennsylvania/

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Pennsylvania Schools Offering Medical Assistant Programs are

Lincoln Technical Institute

YTI Career Institute.

Northampton County Area Community College.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

https://www.best-trade-schools.net/locations/pennsylvania/becoming-a-medical-assistant/#:~:text=Most%20individuals%20complete%20their%20medical,classroom%20work%2C%20and%20laboratory%20practice.

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2 benefits: career growth & employee benefits

1 downside: long hours + stress

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/pros-and-cons-of-being-medical-assistant