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Medical Assisting

 As a Medical Assistant you will:

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 assist the physician in caring for the sick and injured
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 perform phlebotomy
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 assist with pediatric exams
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 perform electrocardiograms
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 screen vision
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 run the lab tests
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 assist with minor surgery
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 make appointments and screen calls
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 instruct the patient as advised by the physician
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 transcribe reports
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 assist with examinations
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 complete the insurance claims
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 administer medication, upon order of the physician
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 operate the computer
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 weigh the patient
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 sterilize supplies

Medical Assistants are professionals uniquely trained to work in ambulatory health care setting such as the physician's offices, clinics or managed care facilities. Medical assisting is projected to be one of the top 10 fastest growing occupations in the United States through the year 2008.

Application and Brochure

Acrobat PDF logoMedical Assisting Program Brochure
Acrobat PDF logoMedical Assisting Program Application
Acrobat PDF logoMedical Assisting Program Survey

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