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	Medical Assistants

	Page Down		Job Description: Medical Assistants work in offices of doctors, dentists, optometrists, and all types of medical clinics and facilities. Medical Assistant perform a variety of tasks such as assisting physicians in treating patients, taking patient medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, arranging and caring for instruments and equipment in examination room, completing and maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, and arranging for hospital admissions.

Wages - Statewide:

To give you an idea of how much you might earn, we have given you the average hourly wages and average yearly wages for this career throughout California. Wages can vary greatly in different parts of the State.


	Hourly Average Wages:	$	31,960

	Yearly Average Wages:	$	31,960
Source: California Occupational Employment and Wage Data, 2008

Job Openings:

An average of 2760 job openings will be available statewide per year. The number of openings includes both new jobs and replacement openings as workers leave the occupation.

Source: California Occupational Employment Projections 2004 - 2014

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	Basic Job Requirements: High school graduate or equivalent desirable Good health Good appearance and grooming Good verbal skills Pleasant and courteous personality English/Spanish speaking skills preferred by many California employers Certification by American Association of Medical Assistants desirable Page Down

	Where to get training locally: High schools, community colleges and vocational schools for specialized programs. Should have high school courses in math, biology, office practices, typing, and computers. To find training programs in your area you can check the LaborMarketInfo Web site at www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/cgi/databrowsing/traProvidersSelection.asp?menuChoice=traProviders. Or, you can go to a One-Stop Career Center for assistance. (See "One-Stop Career Centers" in the "How to Find a Job" section.)


	Possible Job Paths: Return to Health Care Job List

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