Medical Assistant - Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology

Medical Assistant from Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Medical Assistants are specially trained to work in ambulatory medical settings such as physicians? offices, clinics, and surgical centers. These multi-skilled allied health personnel can function in both administrative and clinical areas. (The Program Director is currently working on program accreditation through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Upon graduation from an accredited program, students are eligible to sit for the certifying examination through the AAMA.) OUTCOMES: GRADUATES ARE PREPARED TO: Perform many ?front office? tasks including insurance billing, bookkeeping, and scheduling appointments and procedures. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and perform basic laboratory tests. Perform diagnostic tests, such as suture removal, electrocardiography, and ?back office? duties. Assist in patient care: screen patients, take vital signs, assist with office procedures, and patient exams. Administer medications applying pharmacology principles; maintain medi-cal and immunization records under medical provider?s supervision. Respond to and initiate written communications in a professional manner to patients and medical facilities. Follow legal guidelines in maintaining documentation and patient records and understand and apply HIPPA guidelines in the office setting. Utilize computer software competently for various medical office functions. View more details on Montana State University - Great Falls College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.