How much does a Medical Administrative Assistant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Medical Administrative Assistant in the United States is $21 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $19 and $24. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Medical Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Administrative Assistant Salary $17 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Administrative Assistant Salary $19 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Administrative Assistant Salary $21 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Administrative Assistant Salary $24 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Administrative Assistant Salary $26 US March 26, 2024
25% $19 10% $17 90% $26 75% $24 $21 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Medical Administrative Assistant performs various secretarial and clerical duties, such as typing reports and correspondence, transcribing written notes, maintaining records and files, answering phones, and arranging clinician schedules. Provides secretarial support to clinical staff. Being a Medical Administrative Assistant requires knowledge of medical terms and vocabulary. May be responsible for entering clinician charges into medical billing system. In addition, Medical Administrative Assistant requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Medical Administrative Assistant works under moderate supervision. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Working as a Medical Administrative Assistant typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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