HEALTHCARE
Medical Assistant
If you're looking for a career that is both challenging and rewarding, consider becoming a medical assistant. Medical assistants are in high demand and play an essential role in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals.
Salary Range Potential:
$40,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
Community College
Skills Needed:
Problem Solving, Mathematics, Basic Computing, Communication, Flexibility, Critical thinking, Attention to detail
Types of Employers:
Physicians' Offices, Hospitals, Outpatient Clinics
Job Description
A medical assistant is expected to effectively handle administrative office procedures including digital record keeping, inputting data, billing, coding, scheduling, transcribing and handling insurance claims.
Training Opportunities
The Medical Assisting Program at Delta Tech provides entry-level theory and hands-on training in basic and routine clinical and administrative tasks. Medical assistant training provides students the skills needed to perform in either a clinical or office capacity.The graduate will be able to assist in EKG, x-ray procedures, first aid and phlebotomy. Delta Techs medical assistant program also gives students hands-on training to perform clinical procedures, prep a patient for physical exams and assist the physician with other exams. The medical assistant may also help the physician with minor surgical procedures and can sterilize and care for instruments.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must: (1) provide proof of high school diploma or recognized equivalency, (2) be proficient in speaking, writing, reading, and comprehending English, (3) have a personal interview with an authorized representative of the school, (4) complete a Health Affidavit/Screening, (5) have a valid drivers license, state issued ID, or passport, (6) have required immunizations and TB skin test, and (7) have a satisfactory criminal background history.
Length of Program:36 weeks, 9 months
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must: (1) provide proof of high school diploma or recognized equivalency, (2) be proficient in speaking, writing, reading, and comprehending English, (3) have a personal interview with an authorized representative of the school, (4) complete a Health Affidavit/Screening, (5) have a valid drivers license, state issued ID, or passport, (6) have required immunizations and TB skin test, and (7) have a satisfactory criminal background history.
Skills NeededService Orientation,Active Listening,Social Perceptiveness,Speaking,Monitoring,Coordination,Reading Comprehension,Critical Thinking,Writing,Judgment and Decision Making,Time Management,Complex Problem Solving,Instructing,Active Learning,Learning Strategies
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Length of Program:36 weeks, 9 months
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Skills NeededService Orientation, Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Monitoring, Coordination, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management, Complex Problem Solving, Instructing, Active Learning, Learning Strategies
