Hot food should be kept hot, at or above 140 Â°F. 1  Wrap it well and place it in an insulated container until serving. 2  Just as with cold food â these foods should not sit out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour in temperatures above 90 Â°F. If food is left out longer, throw it away to be safe.
Starting salary. An individual just beginning a career as a medical assistant can expect to earn a starting salary of between $10.00 and $14.00 per hour. This hourly wage translates into a yearly salary of between $18,750 and $29,850. These numbers reflect a range of employees and skill levels, including those with no formal training.
A medical assistant is an allied health professional that supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting. Medical assistants can become certified through an accredited program usually offered through a junior or community college.he term medical assistant may have legal status in jurisdictions where they can be certified or registered, whereas elsewhere they may be a loosely defined group (covering related occupational titles such as âmedical office assistantâ, âclinical assistantâ, 'assistant medical officer', or âophthalmic assistantâ).