There are over 30 recognized medical specialties where medical assistants can work. Their duties may vary based on the scope of the specialty, the size of the practice, and whether it's clinical or administrative in nature.

List of Medical Specialties Medical Assistants Can Work In

Here’s a comprehensive list categorized for clarity:

Primary Care & General Medicine

1. Family Medicine
2. Internal Medicine
3. Geriatrics
4. Pediatrics
5. General Practice
6. Urgent Care / Walk-in Clinics
7. Community Health / Public Health Clinics

Specialty Medicine

1. Cardiology
2. Endocrinology (e.g., diabetes)
3. Gastroenterology
4. Hematology
5. Infectious Disease
6. Nephrology (kidneys)
7. Neurology
8. Oncology (cancer care)
9. Pulmonology (lungs)
10. Rheumatology (autoimmune conditions)

Behavioral Health

1. Psychiatry
2. Addiction Medicine
3. Behavioral Health / Mental Health Clinics

Surgical & Procedure-Based Specialties

1. General Surgery
2. Orthopedics
3. Otolaryngology (ENT)
4. Ophthalmology
5. Urology
6. Gynecology / Women’s Health
7. Plastic Surgery
8. Dermatology

High-Tech & Emerging Areas

1. Interventional Radiology
2. Allergy & Immunology
3. Pain Management
4. Sports Medicine
5. Sleep Medicine
6. Weight Loss / Bariatric Clinics
7. Telemedicine

Administrative / Non-Clinical Settings

1. Medical Billing and Coding
2. Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems
3. Health Insurance Companies
4. Medical Research / Clinical Trials
5. Hospital Admissions or Scheduling Departments