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Medical Assistants
Job description
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. Excludes “Physician Assistants” (29-1071).
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Entry level hourly / annual
$14.02
$29,165
Typical hourly / annual
$18.10
$37,653
Experienced hourly / annual
$22.71
$47,239
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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 741 |
| Total Employed 3,950 | |
| Projected Growth 2.2% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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Postsecondary non-degree |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Medical Assistants 2020-2021
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | - | 59 | 69 | 5 | - | - |
| Total (133) | - | 59 | 69 | 5 | - | - |
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Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Medical Assistants
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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