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Medical Assistant

 
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With a 2-year degree or certificate, Medical Assistants earn good pay in a growing industry.

Step 1: Watch the video to learn about this career.

Step 2: Review the training and job search resources.

Step 3: Take a skills and interest survey.


Video icon Medical Assistant Video



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Find Medical Assistant training programs.

Training Icon  Medical assisting programs prepare people to work in medical offices and clinics. Students learn to interview patients, make appointments, and keep records. They also learn to send bills and take payments.

 Step1  Learn about the skills and training needed for a Medical Assistant job by watching the video above.
  Find training programs using the Illinois workNet Find a Program search using the keyword medical assistant.
 Step 3 Use other industry association websites to find training programs.

Find Medical Assistant jobs.

Find Jobs Icon Medical assistant is one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the state of Illinois. There are 770 job openings  expected each year, with over 19,000 jobs nation wide.

  Prepare for your job search. Update your resume to include keywords and skills that to show that you are a right for the job. Use the Illinois workNet skill example lists and resume tools to help you update your resume.
 Step 2 Find job openings.
   Use Illinois workNet Apply for a Job resources to help you apply for jobs.

Not sure if Medical Assistant career is right for you?

Career Choices Icon Do people describe you as a multi-tasker? A person of many talents? Are you able to communicate well, stay organized, and use your hands all equally well? Do you like to work both alone and with others? If so, a career as a medical assistant may be for you.

Step 1 Take an online skills and interest self survey to help you identify which occupations are right for you.
Learn about the skills needed for a Medical Assistant job by:
step 3 Learn more about the industry by visiting industry association websites.

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