Healthcare Technician/Medical Assistant

$57,140 earning potential

Medical assistants perform an array of supportive tasks in a range of healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals and medical offices. The duties of a medical assistant can be administrative, clinical or a mixture of both, depending on the needs of their workplace.

$57,140

High-end Earners in

BPBP New Mexico ( Top 10% )

$43,490

median annual wage

$22

median hourly wage

Responsibilities

Maintain patient records, including medical history and personal information
Fill out insurance forms
Perform basic lab tests
Take patient vitals, such as blood pressure
Schedule appointments
Greet patients
Take phone calls
Arrange hospital admissions
Assist physician during patient exams

BPBP New Mexico Job Outlook

1,150

Average annual job openings

9,380

Number of jobs by 2030

21%

Expected growth from
2024 to 2030

BPBP New Mexico Job Outlook

1,150

Average annual job openings

9,380

Number of jobs by 2030

Expected growth
from 2024 to 2030

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