A medical assistant, also known as a “clinical assistant” or healthcare assistant in the USA is an allied health professional who supports the work of physicians, physician assistants, and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting. Medical assistants can become certified through an accredited program. Medical assistants often take medical histories and record vital signs of patients. Medical assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Patients need Medical Assistants to provide accurate diagnoses and help with quality of care. A career as a medical assistant is one that you may find extremely rewarding. You will be entering a profession that is all about helping people. You will be helping some people at the worst time of their lives and some at the best time of their lives. The healthcare industry as a whole is rapidly growing, and the same is true for medical assistants. MA jobs are projected to increase by 23 percent through 2028, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).1 This is more than four times faster than the national average of 5 percent.