MEDICAL ASSISTING

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Medical Assisting program will prepare the graduate for entry-level employment in the field of Medical Assisting. Prospective job titles include Back Office Assistant, Front Office (medical), Medical Billing, Clinical Assistant, Lab Assistant, Medical Customer Service, and Intake Counselor.

PROGRAM CONTENT

• Medical Office Administration
Phone etiquette, scheduling, filing, bookkeeping, and bank reconciliation.

• Medical Terminology
Teaches all systems of the body.

• Anatomy & Physiology
Study of human body and its systems.

• OSHA & Pharmacology
Importance of various drugs, calculations of drugs, and administering medications.

• Laboratory Procedures
Process urine for analysis, collect specimens of blood for testing, and the use of laboratory equipment.

• Preparation of Examination & Procedures
Assist the physician in pelvic and rectal exam, complete physical exams, and EKG’s.

• Insurance Medical Billing & Patient Billing - Medisoft
Health Insurance Plans, medical insurance books, and medical coding.

• Microsoft Office 2000 & Transcribing
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, word processing, typing 40+ words per minute,10-key,
use a transcribing machine, typing reports, and formats used by doctors or hospitals.

• First Aid, CPR, and Surgical Prep
Certification for CPR and first aid, bandaging, and surgical instruments.

Locations | FINANCIAL AID

NOTE: This class is only available at VICTORVILLE & ONTARIO campuses