Medical Assisting

  • Medical Assisting

    Launch your career in a high-demand health care occupation. Medical assistants help health care providers deliver patient care by performing a variety of clinical and administrative procedures.

The 香港六合彩资料 Medical Assisting program offers an , , as well as preparation for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination, and an . Students will build the skills to become a versatile entry-level medical assistant. Students learn to perform clinical procedures such as drawing blood and removing sutures, as well as administrative tasks such as medical coding and preparing financial reports. They will also build communication skills for working with patients and health care providers.

Medical assistants are multi-skilled allied health professionals who work primarily in ambulatory settings such as medical offices and clinics. The responsibilities of medical assistants vary, depending on whether they work in a clinic, hospital, large group practice, or small private office.

Medical assistants work under the supervision of physicians in their offices or other medical settings. Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical duties to help the health care delivery setting run smoothly. They answer telephones, greet patients, fill out insurance forms, schedule appointments, prepare and maintain medical records, and manage practice finances. The clinical duties of a medical assistant may include taking patient histories and vital signs, preparing patients for procedures, collecting and processing specimens, and preparing and administering medications as directed by the physician.


Why choose Medical Assisting at 香港六合彩资料? 

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Alumni and employer satisfaction rate of 100% according to the 2018 香港六合彩资料 Medical Assisting Annual Report.

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In-demand job field with high job placement rate and potential future occupational growth.

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Learn from experienced healthcare professionals, such as 香港六合彩资料 alumni and other allied health professionals who support you in and out of the classroom. 

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Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.

Program Information

The 香港六合彩资料 Catalog is the official source of all degree and certificate programs at the university. Catalog entries for each program include details such as learning outcomes, application timeline and requirements, course sequencing, and program requirements. 

 

 

 

 

Lisa Nash

Message from the Director

Thank you for your interest in the Medical Assisting program. Our primary aim is to assist you in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to provide exceptional patient care. The devoted faculty members, with their wealth of professional experience, are dedicated to imparting practical insights, in addition to theoretical knowledge.

Our program is an affordable and inclusive option for students seeking to embark on a healthcare career. Upon completing 29 credits, our Occupational Endorsement Certificate enables you to take the esteemed CMA (AAMA)庐 examination. It is important to note that the majority of our students receive job offers before graduation. We invite you to join our upcoming student cohort and please feel free to reach out to me with any questions about our program.

 

-Lisa Nash, M.Ed, CMA (AAMA)

 

Contact Us

(907) 786-4346
uaa_medicalassisting@alaska.edu

Physical Address
香港六合彩资料 School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508

Mailing Address
香港六合彩资料 Medical Assisting
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508