The Medical Assisting program prepares students to participate in teams, solve problems, think critically and implement effective solutions. The program is designed and delivered as a coherent sequence of experiential learning based in an academic foundation through hands-on activities as well as field work. This course will teach students the basic knowledge and skills needed for Medical Assisting Services in a clinical, medical, or retail setting or to continue postsecondary education.
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Program Path:
- Year 1
- Medical Assisting I (Full year)
- Year 2
- Medical Assisting II (Full year)
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Post-Secondary Agreements:
- Southern Maine Community College (3 Credits - pending)
Licenses, Certificates, and Affiliations:
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Assistant CCMA
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What You'll Learn
- Managing the medical practitioner's appointments
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Bookkeeping
- Billing
- Updating medical and patient records
- Taking patient history
- Managing medical supplies
- Checking patient's vital signs and running laboratory tests
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Career Opportunity
- Admitting Clerk
- Community Services Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Data Information Manager
- Health Information Coder
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Biller
- Specialist Transcriptionist
- Unit Coordinator
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Experience:
- 10 Years as a Surgical Veterinary Technician
- 10 years as Medical Assistant / Registered Nurse
- Prior experience includes positions in Emergency Medicine, Oncology, MedSurg Nursing, Case Managing
and Clinical Practical Lead in Primary Care/Internal Medicine.
Education/Credentials:
- Associates Degree in Health Science - York County Community
College.
- Registered Medical Assistant
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- Associates Degree in Nursing - Southern Maine Community
College
- Registered Nurse
Special Interests:
- Passion for animals.
- Love outdoor live music.
- Outdoor activities including water sports, hiking, snowshoeing and motorcycle riding.
- Travel anywhere but especially to tropics for snorkeling and photography opportunities.
- Cooking and trying new recipes.
Email: [email protected]
MEDICAL ASSISTING COMPETENCIES
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