Medical Assisting - National American University - SD - Sioux Falls

Medical Assisting from National American University - SD - Sioux Falls is a Campus Associate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The medical assistant performs administrative and clinical duties in a physician's office or other outpatient care settings within the scope of specific training and state law and in accordance with assignments by a physician. Administrative duties may include patient scheduling, receptionist duties, medical record management, medical transcription, office correspondence, medical insurance procedures and office accounts, fees and collections. Clinical duties may include interviewing and teaching patients, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination and assisting the physician during the exam, performing routine laboratory testing, sterilizing instruments and equipment, and administering medications. A medical assistant with sufficient training and experience may become responsible for office management. The medical assisting program utilizes a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions, as well as an externship following completion of other required course work. Students are required to obtain a Hepatitis B vaccination prior to enrolling in the clinical science lab and laboratory techniques courses; in addition, they must complete a physical examination and tuberculosis testing prior to externship. * For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete the program and other important information, please visit http://webapps.national.edu/programdisclosures . View more details on National American University - SD - Sioux Falls . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.