Medical Assistants

SOC Code: 31-9092

Medical Assistantss interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 79.1/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Reading Comprehension.

AI-Proof Score: 79.1High
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Median Salary

$44,200

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Job Growth

12.5%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking

Common Tasks

  • Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
  • Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
  • Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
  • Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.

Why AI-Proof?

  • Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • Social and regulatory barriers to full automation