The frontline of patient care in every clinic
Medical assistants perform clinical and administrative tasks in clinics and hospitals, including taking vitals, assisting with exams, phlebotomy, and managing patient records.
You arrive early to prep exam rooms, greet patients, take vitals, update the EHR, assist providers with procedures, draw blood, administer injections, and keep the clinic running smoothly — all while making patients feel comfortable and cared for.
Start the free Medical Assistant Career Explorer — short videos, quick quiz questions and a certificate.