how much do a medical adinistrative assistance make in year and they an hour?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical administrative assistants earned a median annual salary of $38,910 in May 2021. The lowest 10% earned less than $28,920, and the highest 10% earned more than $57,120.
The hourly wage for medical administrative assistants ranged from $13.91 to $27.46. The lowest 10% earned less than $13.91, and the highest 10% earned more than $27.46.
Medical administrative assistants are employed in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices. They perform a variety of administrative tasks, such as:
* Scheduling appointments
* Maintaining patient records
* Handling insurance claims
* Billing patients
* Answering the phone
* Greeting patients
* Providing customer service
The job outlook for medical administrative assistants is expected to grow 10% from 2021 to 2031, faster than the average for all occupations. This growth is expected to be driven by the increasing demand for healthcare services.
Medical administrative assistants typically have a high school diploma or equivalent and some college coursework. They may also have experience working in a healthcare setting.
Some of the skills that are important for medical administrative assistants include:
* Strong organizational skills
* Attention to detail
* Communication skills
* Customer service skills
* Computer skills
* Medical terminology