Program prepares a person to assist the physician in patient care management.
The role of the medical assistant is administrative and clinical. Duties include admitting patients, appointment scheduling, telephone and written communication, managing the patient records, obtaining patient histories, and assisting the physician in office procedures. Medical assistants work in clinics, medical offices, medical centers, medical insurance companies and various other health-related industries. The medical assistant may become certified through a national exam offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants. This is a selective admission program.