Medical Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:Medical assistant are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties

Salary:The median pay (annual) was $30,590

Demand:Medical assisting is one of the nation's careers growing much faster than average for all occupations,according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics,attributing job growth.

Education:There are several options available if you wish to enter the medical assisting field: unofficial on-the-job training, on campus training, online training, and hybrid programs.