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Sofia Patel, CCMA, CCMA
Program Director
Data Expertise
Sofia has 12 years of experience in medical assisting. She oversees training programs for medical assistants at a local healthcare facility. Her focus is on skills development.
Sofia Patel's expertise helps bridge the gap between raw BLS data and the practical realities of medical assisting careers, ensuring content on Medical Assistant Pay serves practicing professionals and career-changers alike.
Review Responsibilities
- Cross-referencing all salary data against original BLS OEWS datasets (SOC 31-9092)
- Validating percentile calculations (P10, P25, P50, P75, P90) for 2025 data
- Auditing cost-of-living adjustments against BEA Regional Price Parities
- Flagging statistical anomalies and suppressed data for disclosure
- Reviewing estimated salary models for cities outside direct BLS survey coverage