Medical Assistant Schools in Washington

If you're interested in pursuing a medical assistant career, there are a number of medical assistant schools in Washington that offer hands-on, career-focused training. By enrolling, you can gain the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to enjoy a career doing what you love -- helping people.

Many medical assistants enjoy the rewards of earning a living by helping others manage their health care needs. Medical assisting can be a good career choice if your goal is to become a valued member of a professional health care team. Your job responsibilities may include checking patient vital signs, drawing blood samples, scheduling appointments or assisting physicians.

During 2012, 527,600 medical assistants were employed in Washington. By 2018, this number is expected to increase by 27 percent for a total of 13,550 medical assistant jobs. During 2011, the starting salary for medical assistants was about $25,900. The median annual salary was $34,200 for the same time period.*

• Everest College - Bremerton
• Everest College - Everett
• Everest College - Renton
• Everest College - Seattle
• Everest College - Tacoma
• Everest College - Vancouver

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