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Medical Assistants in New York

Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare settings, working under physician supervision. They handle duties like scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and processing insurance information, alongside clinical work such as recording vital signs and patient histories In New York the median pay is $48,000 a year, 5% above the national median of $45,690.

$48,000median pay in New York, per year
$43,600–$55,120middle half earn
40,710employed in New York
$45,690U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York

995open roles like this on employer career sites, 42 in New York or remote
52employers hiring
557posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in New York and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Social PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringCoordinationService Orientation

Knowledge areas

English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsEducation and Training

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Licenses and training in New York

Medical Assistants pay in other states

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O*NET-SOC 31-9092.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.