medical assistant

Medical Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities :

Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. They also arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean. Medical assistants should not be confused with physician assistants, who examine, diagnose, and treat patients under the direct supervision of a physician.

Education :

• Applicants usually need a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Most employers prefer graduates of formal programs in medical assisting. Such programs are offered in vocational-technical high schools, postsecondary vocational schools, and community and junior colleges

Salary :

$21,002 - $37,581

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Reflection: 

No, i would not like to study or work in this career path and my reason is because i don't find it interesting or something that i would like to make a living out of for the rest of my life even though their salary is good i don't think i would like do become anywhere near this in the future.