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The Medical Assistant Program prepares students for entry
level employment in a physician’s clinic or a variety
of other health care settings. Program graduates will
have the academic, administrative and clinical skills
necessary for an allied healthcare professional. Courses
cover anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, as
well as, computers, office procedures, communication,
psychology and math.
Job Description:
Medical Assistants perform routine administrative and clinical
tasks to keep healthcare delivery systems running smoothly.
An MA will work in reception, scheduling, medical records,
insurance billing, and as a medical office secretary. An
MA will also work as a clinical assistant to the physician
by preparing patients for examinations, assisting with treatments,
collecting and testing specimens and educating patients on
health promotion and disease prevention issues.
Employment Opportunities:
The job outlook is excellent, locally, regionally, nationally
and is projected to grow.
Potential earnings:
The average rate of pay for Medical Assistants in Oregon
is $29,274 annually.
Program
information is from our 2007-2008
Catalog. |