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Medical Assistant

Earn your certificate in Health Care (General) from US Career Institute


Program Title:	Medical Assistant
School:	US Career Institute
Program Description:	In just 16 weeks, you can train online to be a Medical Assistant all from the comfort of your own home! Earn your certificate from nationally accredited U.S. Career Institute and stand out from other job candidates. Medical Assistants are in demand because they’re vital to every healthcare organization! Medical Assistants maintain vital health records and help prepare patients for their visit with the doctor or nurse. They communicate with insurance companies, check patients’ vital signs, assist with examinations and medical procedures, and make sure each patient feels comfortable and well cared for. They work with doctors, nurses and physician assistants in small and large medical organizations including government, educational, nursing care and outpatient facilities. As they become more experienced, they may be assigned more duties such as administering basic medical tests and medications, explaining care instructions or drawing blood—there is never a dull moment for a Medical Assistant! You can work as much as you want because Medical Assistants can work full-time or part-time.