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Medical Assistant

Perform administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare settings.

Role Exposure Estimate
49%
Baseline: 51% 2 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/24/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a medical assistant:

Record patient history65% estimated exposure
Take vital signs55% estimated exposure
Assist with examinations35% estimated exposure
Schedule appointments85% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

-2%
employment
+2.4% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)51%
Employment Trends (BLS)-2%
Final Score49%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

Automated scheduling
AI vitals monitoring
Digital intake forms

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Direct patient care
Clinical assistance
Patient comfort

Practical Ways to Adapt

Nursing
Specialized certifications
Healthcare administration
Phlebotomy

Key Skills for This Role

Clinical SkillsAdministrative SkillsPatient Care

Career Overview

Median Salary$38,000/yr
Total Employed740k
Job Outlookgrowing
Categoryhealthcare

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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.

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