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Individuals in this unique position will be involved in many of the following skills:
- General: project a professional manner and image, adhere to legal and ethical principles, use medical terminology effectively, and use effective and correct verbal and written communication.
- Administrative: schedule, coordinate and monitor appointments, perform telephone and written communications, arrange hospital admissions, manage medical records, process insurance claim forms, manage office financial records, and maintain inventory.
- Clinical: prepare patient for examination procedures and treatment, record medical histories, take vital signs, chart patient information, administer medications and injections, provide patient instruction and education, perform venipunctures, collect and prepare other specimens, perform electrocardiograms (ECG), sterilize instruments, and perform basic laboratory tests.
With additional education, the medical assisting graduate may perform limited radiography.
The Medical Assistant is a vital liaison between the doctor and patient and plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment. The many different roles assumed in this profession assure a fast moving and challenging career.
Progression in the Medical Assisting program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or above in each required course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average or above (on a 4.0 scale).
Clinical orientation and externship are “non-paid work assignments”.
Transportation to the physician’s offices/community agencies is the responsibility of each student.
Diploma:
Medical Assisting
Certificate:
Medical Office Insurance Billing and
Coding
Medical Office Clinical Assistant
Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Electrocardiograph Technician
Medical Office Limited Radiography
Please check with the Program Coordinator for more information on this program.
