Occupation
Medical Assistant
A medical assistant supports physicians and nurses in outpatient clinics or physician offices by handling both clinical and administrative tasks. Typical duties include taking vital signs and patient intake, performing phlebotomy, documenting visits in EHR/EMR software, and managing appointment scheduling and other administrative support. Medical assistants usually complete a certificate or associate program, and the role suits versatile, patient-facing individuals comfortable moving between clerical and hands-on clinical work while applying solid knowledge of medical terminology.
Duties & responsibilities
- Take vital signs and record patient medical history during intake appointments
- Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens for laboratory testing
- Document patient visits and clinical procedures in electronic health records
- Schedule appointments and manage patient flow through clinic operations
- Assist physicians and nurses with clinical procedures and patient care tasks
- Prepare examination rooms and maintain medical equipment and supplies
- Handle administrative duties including billing, test orders, and patient communication
What Medical Assistant roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Medical Assistant make?
Too few Medical Assistant postings state pay to publish a median yet: 17 of 45 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Medical Assistant roles?
45 open Medical Assistant roles from 8 employers; the most at CityMD, Vanderbilt University & Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic, and in Tennessee, New Jersey and New York.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Medical Assistant in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 45
- Employers
- 8
- Median pay
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Open Medical Assistant roles (45)
Medical Assistant
HonorHealth
Listed on HonorHealth’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
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Medical Assistant
Quad
Yorktown, IN
Listed on Quad’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant
Lifepoint Hospitals
Vernal, UT
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Medical Assistant
Longs Drugs
Detroit, MI
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Medical Assistant
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
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Medical Assistant
AdventHealth
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Medical Assistant - Allergy
CityMD
Full-time · Closter, NJ · $22 – $27 / hour
A medical assistant role focused on supporting allergy specialists and their clinical teams with patient care coordination, clinical procedures, and administrative tasks. This position suits someone starting their healthcare career or with 1-4 years of medical assisting experience who wants to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Medical Assistant/LPN Ambulatory - Family Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Chagrin Falls Family Health Center
This Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse role at a family medicine clinic involves patient screening, specimen collection, medication support, and documentation, alongside administrative duties. The position suits healthcare professionals seeking hands-on clinical experience in a primary care setting with opportunities to expand their skills across multiple patient care areas.
Listed on Cleveland Clinic’s careers site · Apply there ↗
PRN Certified Medical Assistant
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Clarksville, TN
A newly certified medical assistant working in a clinic setting will support providers with patient exams, diagnostic testing, and care coordination while managing the flow of patients through the office. This role suits someone just entering healthcare who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling clinical and administrative tasks under the supervision of a provider or office manager.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (1)
Where Medical Assistants commonly go next: Clinical Coordinator.
Clinical Coordinator
AdventHealth
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Roles similar to Medical Assistant (111)
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Practical Nurse Outpatient Specialty- Ambulatory
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Wytheville, VA · $50,981 – $76,762
A Veterans Affairs position for a Licensed Practical Nurse delivering outpatient care in ambulatory settings, working Monday through Friday within a team-based healthcare model. The role involves medication administration, patient monitoring, documentation, and coordination with registered nurses and physicians to serve veteran populations.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Health Technician (OPD)
Indian Health Service
Whiteriver, AZ · $40,736 – $59,031
This outpatient clinic role provides patient care and technical support, including vital signs, basic lab work, EKG, and specimen collection under a medical provider's direction. It suits someone with healthcare experience or relevant education who can work flexible shifts and handle both clinical duties and electronic documentation.
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Licensed Practical Nurse
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Fort Bragg, NC · $55,557 – $72,224
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Dental Hygienist
Quad
Lomira, WI
Listed on Quad’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Dental Hygienist
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Coleman, FL · $52,977 – $66,599
Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗
Licensed Vocational Nurse
IQVIA
Listed on IQVIA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Home Health Aide
Cleveland Clinic
Business Operations Center
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Dental Assistant
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Home Health Aide
Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Listed on Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood’s careers site · Apply there ↗
LPN - Pulmonary
CityMD
Full-time · Rockville Centre, NY · $34 – $43 / hour
This role supports physicians in a multispecialty care network by performing clinical and administrative tasks during patient visits, managing medical records, and handling office operations. It suits licensed practical nurses in New York seeking full-time work in an ambulatory care setting with opportunities for both clinical hands-on care and clerical responsibilities.
Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Skills Medical Assistant postings ask for
Measured from the 45 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Phlebotomy16 roles35.6%
- Medication Administration9 roles20.0%
- Vital Signs8 roles17.8%
- Specimen Collection7 roles15.6%
Where Medical Assistant roles are
Among the 33 of 45 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Medical Assistants
8 in total, most open roles first.
- CityMD21 roles
- CCCleveland Clinic6 roles
- AdventHealth3 roles
- HHonorHealth1 role
- Lifepoint Hospitals1 role
- Longs Drugs1 role
- Quad1 role