Medical Assistant Program Sneak Peek update

Medical assistants work primarily in physician offices or ambulatory care clinics. The medical assistant is trained in all aspects of the medical office, including clinical, laboratory, and administrative procedures.

Responsibilities might include obtaining a health history, preparing the patient for physical examination, assisting with the exam, assisting with minor surgery, performing routine CLIA-waived tests, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments. Other responsibilities may include managing the office, arranging and confirming appointments, registering patients, maintaining treatment records, sending bills, receiving payments, filing insurance forms, handling the mail, and maintaining inventory.