Healthcare Technician/Medical Assistant
$57,140 earning potential
Medical assistants perform an array of supportive tasks in a range of healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals and medical offices. The duties of a medical assistant can be administrative, clinical or a mixture of both, depending on the needs of their workplace.
$57,140
High-end Earners in
BPBP New Mexico ( Top 10% )
$43,490
median annual wage
$22
median hourly wage
Responsibilities
- Maintain patient records, including medical history and personal information
- Fill out insurance forms
- Perform basic lab tests
- Take patient vitals, such as blood pressure
- Schedule appointments
- Greet patients
- Take phone calls
- Arrange hospital admissions
- Assist physician during patient exams
BPBP New Mexico Job Outlook
1,150
Average annual job openings
9,380
Number of jobs by 2030
21%
Expected growth from
2025 to 2030
2025 to 2030