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Coming up: Job market news... That's a teaser that might make you run for the remote before the latest bad news comes blaring out of your television.

On the other hand, you may find one job market headline that interests you: Health care careers are on the rise. In particular, medical assistant careers remain one of the fastest growing health care occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What makes medical assisting such an in-demand profession in such a dismal job market?

To start, medical assistants can do it all—from scheduling appointments and checking you in at the desk to taking your vital signs, explaining exam procedures and performing basic lab tests.

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Right now, you might be wondering what the doctor has left to do.

Clearly, physicians play a crucial role in caring for patients, and medical assistants provide the support so many doctors need to deliver the high-quality care and services that patients expect. Because medical assistants are qualified to perform a versatile set of clinical and administrative tasks, doctors have more time to see people who are sick.

If a health care career interests you, take a closer look at what medical assisting has to offer. Earn your medical assistant degree in one to two years, and start a rewarding career where your compassion, diligence and heart make all the difference in the world to patients.

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