Medical Assistant

You're the glue that holds a doctor's office together. You'll take vitals, prep patients, draw blood, handle phone calls, file insurance claims, and somehow keep the schedule from falling apart — all while patients ask you questions only the doctor can answer.

Learn the skills

Courses and certifications to get you job-ready

What you'll actually do

• 01Take patient vitals (blood pressure, temperature, weight)
• 02Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments
• 03Draw blood and collect lab specimens
• 04Update patient records in the EHR system
• 05Schedule appointments and manage phone triage
• 06Process insurance authorizations that take longer than the actual procedure
• 07Tell patients 'just a small pinch' knowing full well it's not just a small pinch

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.