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

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

New Mexico Job Outlook

1,150

Average annual job openings

9,380

Number of jobs by 2030

+21%

Expected growth from 2024 to 2030

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