Clinical Medical Assistant Triple Certification

The Medical Assistant Triple Certification Program course will prepare each student to successfully become multi-skilled healthcare personnel, competent in both clinical and administrative procedures. Administrative duties include; registration and filing medical records of new patients, communication and correspondence with patients, equipment suppliers, laboratories, insurance companies and other groups, book keeping and answering phone calls. Clinical duties include; assisting patients with basic ADLS's as needed ,taking medical histories and recoding vital signs, explaining treatment procedure to patients, preparing patients for examination and assisting physicians during the examination. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on the premises, dispose of contaminated supplier, and sterilize medical instruments. Instruct patients about medications and special diets as directed by the physician. Telephone prescriptions to a pharmacy, draw blood, prepare patients for x-rays, take electrocardiograms; Assists in laying out supplies and equipment necessary for the infusion or injection being administrated.