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  • Medical Assisting: Training that is a picture of good health.

    Medical Assistants are healthcare professionals who keep doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, and other medical practices moving by performing clinical and administrative tasks.

    Clinical responsibilities include taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and instructing patients on treatment procedures. Administrative duties include filing medical records, filling out patients’ insurance forms, and scheduling appointments.

    Call or fill out the form below for more information on our Medical Assisting diploma programs. 

  • Who should pursue a Medical Assistant career?

    A diploma program in medical assisting should help prepare graduates for careers as medical assistants with opportunity to learn both the administrative and clinical skills necessary to help keep a medical clinic or doctor's office running smoothly.

    What tasks are typically required in Medical Assistant careers?

    Medical Assistants usually work in a medical clinic, doctor's private practice, or hospital setting. The job may require close interaction with patients and the ability to multi-task. Medical assistants typically lend a hand whenever the doctor needs help, in either an administrative or clinical capacity.(1) 

    Administrative Medical Assisting responsibilities may include:

    • Scheduling appointments
    • Maintaining medical records
    • Medical billing
    • Coding for insurance claims

    Clinical Medical Assisting duties may extend to:

    • Monitoring patient vital signs
    • Taking medical histories
    • Preparing patients for examination
    • Collecting laboratory samples
     

    What is the outlook for Medical Assistant careers?

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical assisting careers are projected to grow much faster than average, ranking medical assistants among the fastest growing occupations over the 2008 through 2018 decade, with a 34 percent job growth forecast.(2) 

    A medical assisting diploma and certification may help your prospects even more, according to the BLS report: 'Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for those with formal training or experience, and certification.'

    Is certification required to pursue a Medical Assistant career?

    Certification as a medical assistant is not required, but it may give a resume a nice enhancement. Two certification agencies are the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and the Association of Medical Technologists (AMT). These professional organizations feature both general medical assisting certification and specialized certifications in areas such as podiatry, optometry, and ophthalmology.(2) 

    What skills are focused on in Medical Assistant career training programs?

    Many medical assistants learn the ropes in a formal medical assistant training programs, like the one offered with Remington College. Our medical assisting diploma generally focuses on applied training in laboratory techniques and clinical procedures. The diploma program also covers key administrative practices such as patient recordkeeping and insurance billing.

    Remington College's Medical Assisting Program is available at the following campuses: Baton Rouge, Cleveland, Cleveland West, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Houston Southeast, North Houston, Lafayette, Little Rock, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, Shreveport, Tampa.

    For more information on learning the skills to qualify for a medical assisting job and beginning a medical assisting career, fill out the Request Information form at the top right side of this page.

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    (1) Employment upon graduation not guaranteed.
    (2) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm
    Medical Assistant Job Outlook Archive 

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