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What Is a Medical Assistant?ⁱ Medical assistants typically work in doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities to perform administrative and clinical tasks, such as preparing blood samples for labs, taking patient medical history, and scheduling patient appointments.

How Do I Become a Medical Assistant?ⁱⁱ Medical assistants in the field typically have completed a postsecondary education program, since employers may prefer to hire MAs who have completed these programs. Some on-the-job training may also be required for certain positions, depending on the facility and employer.

Sources: ⁱhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm | ⁱⁱhttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm#tab-4 | Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary. Accessed 2/17/2026.