That means that there are more career opportunities in the health care industry than ever before, for people like you, who want to be a Medical Assistant. You will also set up the examination room, give immunizations, take EKG's and perform various lab tests. On the administrative side, you will help to schedule appointments, order supplies, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence and maintain patient charts.
Most graduates currently serve the profession in medical offices.
The majority of assistants are employed by doctors in private practice or clinic settings. These offices are staffed by both general practitioners and specialists in the medical profession. Other assistants are employed by rapidly growing group-practice systems. In the group-practice settings, several general practice doctors or specialists join and share one facility, while employing many assistants. Employment opportunities in the allied health field are on the rise.