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Length of
Program
Salary
Range
Skills and Interests Needed Job Duties Work
Locations
AAS Degree
2 year program

Diploma
1 year program
$23,118
to
$31,450
Enjoy working with people

Good organization and communication skills

Enjoy working in a medical office setting
Document patient's history

Perform clinical procedures such as laboratory tests, electrocardiography, taking vital signs, and administering medication

Perform administrative office tasks

Physicians’ offices

Clinics

Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)

Salaries shown are based on the N.C. Bureau of Labor Statistics data in the N.C. Occupational Employment and Wages 2011 release. Salary range indicates entry level wages to experienced employee wages. For updates, go to http://eslmi23.esc.state.nc.us/oeswageExternal links open in a new browser window..
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