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Medical Assistant?
Asked by mac
I'm in college and my mayor is Medical Assistant. I want to know how much you are going to get paid when you start working as a Medical Assistant?
Asked by mac
I'm in college and my mayor is Medical Assistant. I want to know how much you are going to get paid when you start working as a Medical Assistant?
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Salaries depend on the location of employment and the size of the business. Also they are commensurate with qualifications, responsibilities and experience. Small towns and small offices tend to pay lower wages. Although much remains to be done regarding the comparatively low hourly wages and lack of benefit packages the medical assisting career remains a great field to enter into for a variety of reasons. Certified Medical Assistants generally receive higher salaries and more benefits than those without certification credentials. Single doctors' offices, especially specialty physicians often pay more than hospitals. Medical assistant salary range surveys indicate that the average monthly salaries for entry level medical assistants currently range from $1,600 to $1,760 net per month.
Salaries depend on the location of employment and the size of the business. Also they are commensurate with qualifications, responsibilities and experience. Small towns and small offices tend to pay lower wages. Although much remains to be done regarding the comparatively low hourly wages and lack of benefit packages the medical assisting career remains a great field to enter into for a variety of reasons. Certified Medical Assistants generally receive higher salaries and more benefits than those without certification credentials. Single doctors' offices, especially specialty physicians often pay more than hospitals. Medical assistant salary range surveys indicate that the average monthly salaries for entry level medical assistants currently range from $1,600 to $1,760 net per month.
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not sure but you get more as a nurse
Answered by a_1000teard
Answered by a_1000teard
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Medical Assistant, or Physicians Assistant? When I think "Medical Assistant" I think of the person behind the counter. Physicians Assistants can make some good money now! And they know just as much as a Doctor!
Answered by Not Myself
Answered by Not Myself
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Starting anywhere from $8 to $10
Answered by Nobella
Answered by Nobella
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It will vary on where you choose to work. If this is you major you may want to learn more about the wages of what you will be getting after college.
Answered by sweetness24772000
Answered by sweetness24772000
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ask you cancilor where your school is at also they should help you get a internship even so you amke more
Answered by Juleette
Answered by Juleette
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http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Why don't you search the Occupational Outlook Handbook online?
Answered by Sam D
Answered by Sam D
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*Major
You'll make between $27,000 and $32,000. At least, that's in Kansas.
http://salary.hotjobs.com/salarywizard/layoutscripts/swzl_compresult.asp?zipcode=66201&metrocode=81&statecode=KS&state=Kansas&metro=Kansas+City&city=Mission&geo=Mission%2C+KS+66201&jobtitle=Medical+Assistant&search=&narrowdesc=Healthcare+--+Administrative&narrowcode=HC01&titleSelect=yes&r=hotjbs_swzttsbtn_psr&p=Htjbs95&geocode=&jobcode=HC07000094
Answered by FaZizzle
Answered by FaZizzle
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My bestfriend is a medical assistant in a doctors office. She only makes 11 dollars an hour!
Answered by LUSCIOUSBROWN
Answered by LUSCIOUSBROWN
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go to salaries.com
Answered by Bippetyboppetyboo
Answered by Bippetyboppetyboo
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Not that much. I'd just be a nurse if I were you.
Answered by Xander
Answered by Xander
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About 10.00 or 11.00 an hour
Answered by â™ Whiskey Girlâ™
Answered by â™ Whiskey Girlâ™
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I'm a medical assistant and my job only pays me $9.00/hr. GOOD LUCK
Answered by star-e
Answered by star-e
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not much above most jobs.....$9/hr
Answered by Yes-Man.....yes, that is correct
Answered by Yes-Man.....yes, that is correct
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it's according to where you live , there not much difference than being a c.n.a...........certified nursing assistance
Answered by bonnie
Answered by bonnie
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Anywhere between $11-16/hr.
Answered by hityurer
Answered by hityurer
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It is a shame, but Medical Assistants do not make very much. In Louisiana, they make about $8.00 an hour to start. I Las Vegas, about $10. Hopes this helps!
Answered by winnie2228
Answered by winnie2228
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I had an interest in that once. Someone told me they get paid $8-10 a hour.
Answered by TD
Answered by TD
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Median annual earnings of physician assistants were $69,410 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $57,110 and $83,560. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,320, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $94,880. Median annual earnings of physician assistants in 2004 were $70,310 in general medical and surgical hospitals and $69,210 in offices of physicians.
According to the American Association of Medical Assistants, the average pay for a certified medical assistant (CMA) is $27,951, with experienced CMAs earning over $38,000 per year.
60% of medical assistants work in physician offices
14% of medical assistants work in hospitals
Answered by baby13
Answered by baby13
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It's a good way to get into the field but you'll probably want to get a more advanced degree eventually since there isn't much room for moving up in such a specific field. Good luck.
Answered by Christabelle
Answered by Christabelle
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It always depends on where you go. I got paid 15 starting out and now am making 32. I've been to 3 different hospitals, and each one was different. Not only where you go matters but how much they need you. If they want to keep you they'll give you raises often. Hope this helps. :)
Answered by Lauren R
Answered by Lauren R
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I went to a trade school for that. I wasted my time. They come out making 10-18 an hour. I would change my major.
Answered by Ruby
Answered by Ruby
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My brother has his own clinic with several Medical Assistants. Their hourly rates are between 9-11 dollars which is not much at all. This is probably the lowerst paying job in the medical field.
Answered by gandalf
Answered by gandalf
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I don't think they make all that much as basically medical assistant is a glorified office position within the physician office. I gather you are going for either a certificate or an associate's degree? Now, if you were to go for nursing, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or more, you'd definitely make decent money.
Answered by Brandy T
Answered by Brandy T
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depends on where you live look in here for more details
www.salary.com
Answered by Fresa
Answered by Fresa
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Where I live it is about 12/hour. Just a rough guess though.
Answered by sarasvah
Answered by sarasvah
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Well it all depends on what field of Medical Assistaning you are going to be working in.
For a Medical Assistant: $12 an hour
Certified Medical Assistant: $12 an hour
Medical Phlebotmist: $11 an hour
If you were to work as an Office Manager in the Medical Office you would make about $14 an hour.
Medical Office Assistant: $12 an hour
Medical Receptionist: $11 an hour
Administrative Assistant: $12 an hour
You can find this information and more at www.payscale.com
Answered by tiggerluvr89
Answered by tiggerluvr89
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Here are some government figures, broken down by area:
http://stats.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319092.htm
Answered by EQ
Answered by EQ
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It depends on where you work. If you work in a private office I would say roughly around $14-16 hr. Now a days most offices prefer a high degree or education level.
Answered by EVELYN R
Answered by EVELYN R
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prolly like 30 000 a year maybe
Answered by xdfsddfgdfgdfg d
Answered by xdfsddfgdfgdfg d
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More than $10 an hour
Answered by jeff
Answered by jeff
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Try Yahoo! HotJobs. On the Career Tools tab you can click on Salary, type in your credentials, zip and state you want and it will tell you the average salary for that area.
Answered by Amy J
Answered by Amy J
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opinion: They pay very much it is a trend to go into a medical field. One of my family members heard their pays. Since someone in my family is a caring proffesional. Although, their is some indication that things may go overseas. Yahoo has done a report other day on it. So possibly other fields outside of medical field may have some deserving attention as well. In any case good luck on your endeavors whatever you decide to do.
Answered by mickljo
Answered by mickljo
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You can probably expect to start out somewhere between 15 and 20 dollars an hour, or between 25 and 35 thousand a year, depending on what type of office and what city you work in.
Answered by pdigoe
Answered by pdigoe
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Baby 13 must be thinking of a physician's assistant. That is a registered nurse who has been through extensive training or a physician's assistant program. These are people with a masters degree or very extended bachelor's degree. A medical assistant goes to a trade or technical college for anywhere from 10 months for a basic diploma to 18 months for an associates degree. Either way, the median pay is around $9-10 and hour to start and sometimes less.
Answered by diturtlelady2004
Answered by diturtlelady2004
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The salaries vary from city to city from state to state from doctor to doctor. The more experience you have, the higher your job offers will get.
Doctors offices hire Medical office assistants (MOA) and these people are in charge of meeting the patients , clerical duties and maintaining the examiination and treatment rooms of the office.
They also direct the patients to xrays, labs, further referrals to specialists and for surgical procedures.
I would say a brand new fresh grad will get around 9 to 11 dollars per hour, then you get salary raises from thereon.
Answered by Quite New Here
Answered by Quite New Here
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Depends on where you live and the cost of living. I went to a trade school, and started off at a private family practice which only paid $14 an hour, then I moved to a hospital/clinic and started at almost $17. I've been working here for about 3 years now and get paid $20.
If I were you I would become a nurse. Once you start working as an MA, you'll want to go higher and be nurse so you might as well do it now since you're still in school.
Oh and stay away from Trade Schools where you can't move your credits to a University or State college. It's a waste of time.
Answered by Charlyse
Answered by Charlyse
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Take a LPN course instead! you'll make more money initially nad most hospitals will pay for your training to become an RN
Answered by MindinChaos
Answered by MindinChaos
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8-10 an hour.. i would change my major to nursing..
Answered by Hot Mom
Answered by Hot Mom
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http://swz.salary.com/salarywizard/layouthtmls/swzl_compresult_national_HC07000094.html
The median expected salary for a typical Medical Assistant in the United States is $29,274.
Answered by biscuit
Answered by biscuit
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My daughter is a CMA in Texas. She started at $15 HR and after a year makes $21 HR.
Answered by Tim B
Answered by Tim B
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