Medical / Clinical Assistant - Franklin Technology - MSSU

Medical / Clinical Assistant from Franklin Technology - MSSU is a Campus Certificate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview: The exciting career offers students the opportunity to obtain the training needed to assist physicians both in the clinical (back office) area and in the administrative (front office) setting. Graduates have the opportunity to work as a Clinical/Medical Assistant , Medical Office Assistant, Medical Transcription, Phlebotomist, Chiropractic Assistant , EKG Technician, Pharmacy Technicians, Administrative Medical Office Assistant, Medical Receptionist, Medical Secretary, Medical Office Insurance Specialist, and Phlebotomist or as a Physician Office Medical Assistant . The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the office location, size, and specialty. In small practices, they are usually "generalists," handling both front office and clinical duties and reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Clinical duties vary according to state laws and include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination. They may collect and prepare laboratory specimens and prepare and administer medications. The program prepares the student to take the AMT Registered Medical Assistant examination. Students may also make application for the NCCT Phlebotomy Technician examination (NCCT fee is not included in cost of program). Program Content: Introduction to Medical Terminology Human Anatomy, Pathology & Applied Medical Terminology Keyboarding/Word/Excel Administrative Medical Office Procedures Medical/Clinical Office Procedures I Medical/Clinical Office Procedures II Principles of Pharmacology Medical CPT/ICD Coding I Computerized Medical Insurance Billing Introduction to Medical Transcription Employment/Job Placement Seminar View more details on Franklin Technology - MSSU . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.