Associate of Science in Medical Assistant program prepares students for positions dealing with administrative and clinical duties in a physician’s office or other outpatient care settings.

This program provides the leadership and organizational skills necessary to effectively manage change, quality, productivity, and diversity in clinical or outpatient care facilities. 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.

Since this program is offered online, it provides an excellent opportunity for students currently working in the healthcare fields upgrade their skills and knowledge.