MEDICAL ASSISTANT DUTIES AND RISPONSIBILITIES: medical assistant is involved in the administrative work related to the organization as well as patient care.The medical assistant works alongside the doctor/s in creating the patient's medical profile by performing tasks such as salary: expected salary for a typical Medical Assistant in the United States is $31,799 education: candidates who hold at least a high school diploma or educational equivalent. Candidates who have formal training from a community college, technical institution or vocational school might have an advantage at hiring time.