Where are the best paying jobs for medical assistants?
The earnings of medical assistants depend on experience, skill level, and location. The median annual earnings were highest in general medical and surgical hospitals. The top ten cities for best paying medical assistant jobs were: Vallejo-Fairfield, CA, Danbury, CT, San Francisco, CA, Salinas, CA, Oakland, CA, Seattle, WA, Boston, MA, New York City, NY, Washington, DC, and Denver, CO. Most prospective employers are looking for medical assistants who have formal training and are certified. Since medical assistants work with the public, they must be neat, well groomed, and have a courteous pleasant manner. Employers also expect medical assistants to be able to put patients at east and explain physician’s instructions clearly. Medical assistants must also respect confidentiality of medical information. Manual dexterity and visual acuity are essential in the medical assisting field. Prospective employers may also be looking for previous healthcare experience. There are many skills that may