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Clinical Medical Assistant

Clinical Medical Assistant

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
2,597
Avg Houston Wage
$16

Career Overview

Clinical Medical Assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician.

Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and drawing blood.

Requirements

Short-term training
Certification / License
Drug test
Background check

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There are 3 Training Programs available for this career path

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Clinical Medical Assistant 1
Clinical Medical Assistant 2
Clinical Medical Assistant 3

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Work at a desk
Interact with people

Career Path & Growth

This career offers clear progression opportunities as you gain experience and additional certifications:

1
Entry Level

Trainee / Apprentice

Start your career with on-the-job training and mentorship

$15 - $18/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Work independently with advanced skills and certifications

$23 - $24/hr

Training Programs in Clinical Medical Assistant

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Clinical Medical Assistant
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Education and Health Services
Jobs: 2,597Wage: $16-$24/hr
Duration Training is generally less than 3 months
requires financial documentsrequires high school diploma or equivalency
Medical Assistant
Houston Community College Coleman Campus
Houston Community College Coleman Campus
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Medical Assistant

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 2,597Wage: $16-$24/hr
Duration 6-18 months
requires high school diploma or equivalencyrequires authorization to work
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