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A NEW CAREER IN A YEAR
Medical Assistant
The Medical Assistant program offers online & hands-on training in administrative duties & clinical tasks. This healthcare profession supports the work of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health professionals, usually in the offices of physicians, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities. In as little as 39 weeks, the Medical Assistant program prepares students to sit the AMT Registered Medical Assistant Certification examination — a nationally recognized certification.
$40,700
MEDIAN SALARY
Medical Assistant
Possible Career Paths
Clinical Team Leader
Lead Medical Assistant
Medical Office Manager
Clinical Office Manager
Medical Assistant Instructor
Medical Records Manager
Healthcare Administration
Executive Medical Office Secretary
- Interview patients and record their medical history
- Measure patients' vital signs, such as their blood pressure and weight
- Help physicians with patient examinations
- Give patients injections or medications as directed by physicians and as permitted by state law
- Schedule patient appointments
- Collect and prepare samples of blood and other specimens for laboratory tests
- Enter patient information, such as their vital signs and test results, into medical records
- Maintain inventory of medical and office supplies
Employment of medical assistants is projected to grow 15 percent from 2022 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. The growth of the aging baby-boom population will continue to increase demand for preventive medical services, which are often provided by physicians. As a result, physicians will hire more assistants to perform routine administrative and clinical duties, allowing the physicians to see more patients.
An increasing number of group practices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities will also need support workers, particularly medical assistants, to complete both administrative and clinical duties. Medical assistants work mostly in primary care, a steadily growing sector of the healthcare industry.
The median annual wage for medical assistants was $40,700 according to BLS.gov.
Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) CCMA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
ADD Lenora Lada (CMA) and Kimberly Bryant (RN)
Career Readiness
In partnership with Bluegrass Career Services, students in every program receive career readiness training during their time with the college. Services include:
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