Medical assistants work 40 hours per week in doctors' offices and medical clinics, handling administrative duties. They typically complete a one-year diploma program at a college or hospital, and may continue their education to become a nurse or medical laboratory technician. Employment opportunities for medical assistants are excellent both in Wisconsin and nationally, with salaries ranging from $22,390 to $38,110 per year depending on location, facility size, and level of responsibility. The majority of medical assistants are employed in offices of physicians.

1. Medical Assistant By: Mai and Jurnee

2. About The Job Work 40 hours a week Work in doctors office and medical clinics Handle duties in doctors office

3. Education Path One-year diploma at college or hospital Take classes in high school Promoted to a position as office manager Nurse or medical laboratory technician

4. Outlook Wisconsin: excellent employment opportunities National: excellent employment opportunities Factors Affecting Employment: size, age of population

5. Salary $22,390 to $38,110 per year Some offer benefits Size, location, facility, and responsibility

6. Employers Offices of Physicians (57%) Hospitals, Private (11%) Offices of Other Health Practitioners (10% ) Outpatient Care Centers (4%) Copy image from:digital-topo-maps.com

7. The End All information taken from www.wiscareers.wisc.edu