Medical AssistingMedical Assistants are multi-skilled practitioners who perform in a wide range of roles in physicians’ offices and other health care settings.
Students may pursue three different career tracks:Medical Assisting - All front office & administrative duties
- Take vital signs
- Administer injections, venipunctures.
- Perform diagnostic tests like EKGs
Medical Receptionist - All front office and Administrative duties
- Manage reception area, set appointments
- Manage financial records and patient charts
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomists draw blood for analysis, a necessary component in the diagnosis and quality care of patients.
DEGREESAssociate in Technical Arts
Certificate of Specialization
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Recognition
CAREER OPTIONS- Billing and Insurance Clerk
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Record Technician
- Medical Secretary
- Phlebotomist
STARTING SALARY$1902 - $2629 month
ADVISORS:Connie Lieseke Phone: 360.475.7741 Email: clieseke@olympic.edu
Barbara Parker Phone: 360.475.7679 Email: bparker@olympic.edu
MEDA Office Phone: 360.475.7723
Source: 2008 Olympic College Workforce Development "Red Book" |