Medical assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

Medical assistants help physicians and nurses deliver patient care. They also schedule appointments, to take blood pressure, respiratory checks, and temperatures for the patient’s well being. Some of this medical assistants work in hospitals, clinics, and private offices.

Average salary:

$17,000 - $18,000

Educational requirements:

Students should complete high school with their courses in biology, physical science, office managements, and communication with the human relation. Some of the medical assistant training programs are provided by community colleges and for-profit technical training schools.