Medical assistant 

Duties and Responsibilities 
A medical assistant is an allied health professional that supports the work of physicians and other health professional, usually in a clinic setting. Medical assistants collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplies and sterilize medical instruments. They also arrange examining room instruments and equipment and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean 

Salary 
Annual salary; $30,590
Hourly; $14.71

Education Required 
• High school diploma or the equivalent 
• Formal training in medical assisting 

Demand or need for this profession 
There are about 591,300 jobs available 

Reflection

i wouldnt like to be a medical assistant. i am interesting in going into this field but not as a medical assistant. I want to become a doctor.