Medical Assistant Job Description & Careers
Want to enter a field with great employment potential? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assisting will be one of the fastest growing careers over the next decade.* You can enroll in either the associate degree or diploma program in medical assistant at Broadview University and help respond to a growing need for quality health care delivery.
Call 1-877-480-3335 today to learn more about medical assistant career opportunities, or send us a request for information.
Medical Assistant Job Description : What does a medical assistant do?
A medical assistant performs clinical tasks such as recording medical histories, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, performing laboratory tests, sterilizing medical equipment, administering injections and drawing blood.
Medical assistants also perform administrative tasks such as updating client records, filling out insurance forms, arranging hospital admissions, answering telephones, greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
Job opportunities
- Certified medical assistant
- Laboratory assistant
- Health information technician
- Clinical assistant
- Phlebotomist
- Limited scope radiology technician
- Clinical supervisor
- Insurance physicals
Career services
As a career college, it is our goal to see you successfully employed in your chosen field. Our career services department will help you throughout every step of the job search process, from facilitating network opportunities with local employers to providing interview practice and resume tips. This service is available to both students and long-time graduates.
Contact a representative today
Do you have questions about our medical assistant job description or do you want to learn more about careers in medical assistant today—call 1-877-480-3335 or request information online. Broadview University is a long-respected provider of health science education.
* http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm