Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician. Exclude 'Physician Assistants' (29-1071).
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 6,850 | 11.07 | 8.77 | 12.22 | 23,020 | 18,230 | 25,420 |
| Joplin MSA | 260 | 9.98 | 8.66 | 10.65 | 20,770 | 18,010 | 22,140 |
| St Joseph MSA | 70 | 10.82 | 9.29 | 11.58 | 22,510 | 19,330 | 24,100 |
| Springfield MSA | 640 | 10.28 | 8.60 | 11.12 | 21,390 | 17,900 | 23,140 |
| St Louis MSA | 3,570 | 11.33 | 9.23 | 12.38 | 23,560 | 19,200 | 25,740 |
| Kansas City* | 1,160 | 12.06 | 9.53 | 13.33 | 25,089 | 19,830 | 27,719 |
| Central Region* | 500 | 11.46 | 8.29 | 13.05 | 23,840 | 17,240 | 27,140 |
| Northwest Region* | 130 | 10.47 | 9.20 | 11.10 | 21,775 | 19,132 | 23,096 |
| Ozark Region* | 700 | 10.18 | 8.44 | 11.04 | 21,168 | 17,564 | 22,970 |
| Southeast Region* | 350 | 9.07 | 7.28 | 9.96 | 18,863 | 15,137 | 20,726 |
| Southwest Region* | 320 | 9.94 | 8.86 | 10.48 | 20,671 | 18,419 | 21,798 |
| St. Charles* | 360 | 11.19 | 9.62 | 11.98 | 23,273 | 20,003 | 24,908 |
| St. Louis City* | 340 | 10.99 | 8.82 | 12.07 | 22,850 | 18,356 | 25,096 |
| St. Louis County* | 2,130 | 11.95 | 9.77 | 13.04 | 24,852 | 20,315 | 27,121 |
| West Central Region* | 160 | 10.44 | 8.14 | 11.59 | 21,716 | 16,925 | 24,112 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 7,080 | 9,930 | 2,850 | 40.25 | 473 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,930 | 2,580 | 650 | 33.68 | 116 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 4,080 | 5,270 | 1,190 | 29.17 | 227 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 450 | 680 | 230 | 51.11 | 36 | Outstanding |
| Northwest Region* | 200 | 260 | 60 | 30.00 | 5 | Outstanding |
| Ozark Region* | 630 | 1,010 | 380 | 60.32 | 55 | Outstanding |
| Southwest Region* | 190 | 260 | 70 | 36.84 | 13 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 150 | 190 | 40 | 26.67 | 7 | Great |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months)
or training in one of the following
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist (NEW)
Medical Reception/Receptionist (NEW)
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (NEW)
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Anesthesiologist Assistant (NEW)
Chiropractic Assistant/Technician (NEW)
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Opthalmic Technician/Technologist
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