What do they do?
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Medical assistants help physicians deliver patient care by performing clinical and administrative tasks.
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Where do they work?
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Outpatient settings, but may work in hospitals or specialty offices.
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Educational Requirements
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Training programs are provided by community colleges and vocational/technical training schools. They may take between six months to 2 years to complete.
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More Information
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American Association of Medical Assistants
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 1575
Chicago, IL 60606
http://www.aama-ntl.org
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Registered Medical Assistants of American Medical Technologists
710 Higgins Road
Park Ridge, IL 60068-5765
http://www.amtl.com
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