Medical Office Assistant

In today’s economy, many people find themselves looking for new careers. While factories are closing and businesses are reducing the number of staff they employ, the healthcare field has continued to grow, with an increasing need for new workers. Among the many categories of healthcare workers, medical assistants are in high demand. They are employed by doctor’s offices, medical centers, specialty clinics, insurance companies, medical transcription agencies, labs and emergency rooms.

A medical office assistant performs a number of clerical and administrative duties under the direct supervision of a physician. This can include maintaining accurate medical files, billing and coding for insurance companies.