Medical Assistant - Moraine Park Technical College

Medical Assistant from Moraine Park Technical College is a Campus Certificate Health Aide degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description Moraine Park???s Medical Assistant program prepares students to assist the doctor in a variety of clinical tasks. Students develop the skills to take medical histories, record vital signs, prepare patients for examination, collect and prepare laboratory specimens, perform basic laboratory tests, draw blood and instruct patients about medications or special diets. As graduates, these clinical tasks are performed under the supervision of a physician and vary according to state law. Medical assistants may also perform administrative tasks such as billing and insurance, greeting patients on the phone and in person, handling correspondence, scheduling appointments and updating patient charts. The medical assistant profession is one of the fastest growing occupations. Career Opportunities Medical Assistant Referral Specialist/Scheduler Lab Assistant Health Information Associate Patient Care Technician Patient Services Assistant Business Office Specialist Program Outcomes Perform clerical functions, bookkeeping procedures, specimen collection, diagnostic testing and medical office operational functions. Prepare special accounting entries. Apply principles of medical asepsis. Process insurance claims. Provide patient care. Communicate effectively. Apply legal and ethical concepts. Instruct patients. Demonstrate professionalism in a healthcare setting. View more details on Moraine Park Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Aide courses.