Medical Administrative Assistant

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Program Description

This program is designed to teach the qualified student the necessary skills required for gainful employment in the modern medical facility. A qualified medical assistant is capable of performing a wide range of duties, with a variety of technical detail. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible for national certifications through the National Career Assessments (MedCA). These certifications include: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and Certified EKG Technician (CET).

Program Overview

The objective of the Medical Administrative Assistant program is to prepare the graduate for entry-level employment as a Medical Administrative Assistant in a medical office, clinic or other related medical facilities. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a certificate of completion and will be eligible for national certifications through the Medical Career Assessments (MedCA).

To become a medical administrative assistant you will be required to learn the in’s and out’s of the administrative side of health care. You may not be working with patients directly like a nurse, but you will be required to help patients with scheduling appointments, or billing for medical care. The duties of a medical administrative assistant are working with computers, telephone call centers, billing department, and ordering medical supplies. A person can expect to receive a large amount of on the job training because every hospital or medical center has a different way of operating their facility.

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