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TRAIN FOR A NEW
CAREER AS A MEDICAL ASSISTANT
A medical assistant is a great career choice if you are passionate about helping people and have strong attention to detail. As a medical assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with patients daily. You will also be able to support medical professionals, providing them with valuable assistance in helping patients seek wellness.
FAST FACTS
Medical Assisting Program Length
12 Months
(medical assisting diploma)
Medical Assistant Employment Rate
Employment of Medical Assistants is projected to grow 19% from 2019 to 2029†
State Annual Median Salary
State of Kentucky mean salary is $32,570 per year*
State of Ohio mean salary is $33,060 per year*
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE
MEDICAL ASSISTING PROGRAM
Our Medical Assisting Diploma program can be completed in as 12 months. Our lab works as both a classroom and lab environment, offering medical assisting students easy access to hands-on learning and theory application all in one location. Through the Medical Assisting program, you will gain an understanding of how to perform inter-office clinical and office tasks such as taking vital signs, reading lab results, infection control, collecting and processing of specimens, preparing and administering medications and immunizations.
WHAT DOES A MEDICAL ASSISTANT DO?
Medical assistants play an integral role in any healthcare team as they work alongside and support doctors, nurses and other medical professionals. Medical assistants are usually the first people to see the patients so having a helpful and eager personality will be critical for success in this career.
Job duties of a medical assistant often include, but are not limited to:
- Recording patient history and personal information
- Taking and measuring vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, weight and pulse
- Performing routine lab duties such as drawing blood
- Supporting physician during exams
- Scheduling appointments and following-up with patients
- Entering medical information into patients’ records
- Upholding patient confidentiality and HIPPA rights
Medical Assistant Career Possibilities
With training from Beckfield College’s Medical Assisting Program, you will be prepared to pursue entry-level jobs with titles such as:
- Medical assistant
- Clinical medical assistant
- Blood bank donor unit assistant
- Front office assistant
- Hospital donor unit assistant
- Clinical laboratory aide
- Back office laboratory assistant
MEDICAL ASSISTANT SALARY OPPORTUNITIES
According to the latest national data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the median pay in Kentucky is $32,570 per year and $33,060 per year in Ohio. Salary will vary based on experience, location of employment, and the specific job title and duties being performed.*
