Train for a career in Medical Assisting at CAMTECH

What is a Medical Assistant?

A Medical Assistant (MA) is an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office, the examining room and the physician office laboratory.

• Medical Assisting is one of the nation's most in-demand professions, according to the US Labor Bureau. With the health care industry expanding rapidly, there has never been a better time to join this exciting field.

Medical Assistant Job Description

• As a medical assistant , you will perform administrative and clinical duties under the direction of physician. You will be responsible for keeping the medical office or facility running in a smooth manner. Your duties may vary depending on the state where you are located.

Typical duties of a medical assistant include:

• Taking and recording vital signs and medical histories

• Preparing patients for examination

• Drawing blood

• Administering medications as directed by the physician

• Discussing prescriptions and nutrition with patients

• Scheduling appointments

• Maintaining medical records

• Billing and coding for insurance purposes

• Preparing correspondence

• Managing finances

Program Description

CAMTECH’s Medical Assistant curriculum is

designed to allow the student to gain a full

understanding of expectations, job knowledge

and mastery of skills needed for job performance.

• This is a 66.25 quarter credit hour (800 clock hours) program designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position in a medical office or clinical setting.

Medical Assistant Course Outline

• CAMTECH’s in-depth curriculum can help you take the first step in learning about medical assistant duties. Our quality curriculum was developed by professionals and can provide a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of many important medical assistant duties.

Phase 1 Phase 2•

Medical Terminology• Basic Word Structure• Suffixes and Prefixes• Organization of the Body• Body Systems• Diagnostic Tests and Procedures• Common Abbreviations and Symbols

• An Introduction to Medical Office Assisting• A Brief History of Medicine• Allied Health Professionals• Clinical Essentials• Professional Traits and Qualities• Medical Law and Medical Ethics• Legal Documents and HIPAA• General Ethical Considerations• Daily Duties and Receptionist Duties• Managing the Workday• Telephone Guidelines and Written Communication• Handling the Office Mail

Managerial and Clerical Tasks and Duties ( Phase 3)

• • Appointments and Reports• Recording Patient Information• Managing Various Scheduling Situations• The Researching of Medical Information• Preparing and Editing a Manuscript• Compiling a Medical Record• Types of Medical Records• Prescription Medication Documentation• Financial Transactions and Recording• Health Insurance Coverage• Records Management and Filing Procedures• Managing the Financial Aspects of a Medical Office• Maintaining Office Security• Payroll Management

Assisting With Medical Procedures(Phase 4)

• Patient Preparation for the Medical Examination• Pre-examination Duties• Hand Washing Techniques• Measuring Weight and Height• Measuring Vital Signs• Vision and Hearing Care• Diagnostic Tests and Procedures• Assisting with Minor Surgery Procedures• Office Laboratory Testing• Culture and Sensitivity Testing• Emergency Procedures and Office Safety• The Job Search and Employment Opportunities

• We take great pride in providing you with the most up-to-date medical assistant textbooks and equipment. One or more of the above-mentioned subjects may, therefore, change if updating becomes necessary during the course of learning about medical assistant duties. The order in which the material is presented may vary.

• This program is specifically designed to serve as an introduction or enhancement of the theoretical knowledge required for the vocational application of this subject. It is intended to help individuals in the furtherance of their vocational training and is not intended as a substitute for licensing or certification requirements, which may include an apprenticeship or additional training, as required by law.

• Upon completion of this program the student will receive a – CPR Certificate – OSHA certification and – A Diploma in Medical Assistant .

• The student will be able to work in an entry level position as a qualified medical assistant under the supervision of a physician or other health-care provider in any medical setting in the health care industry.

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• Begin learning your new career skills and earn industry certifications throughout your program to prepare you for your new career direction.

Why CAMTECH classes cost/less?

• We are not part of a National chain that spends significant amount of money on TV ads, Radio.

• We offer only classes needed to achieve the standards of the course

• We do not offer unnecessary classes that increase the cost of the program

What is the CAMTECH advantage?

• Our courses and programs are offered in variety of secession:–Morning

–Evening

–weekends

• Enter a field expected to add 210,000+ jobs

• Train in less than 7 months at your pace

• Prepare to earn average salaries of $32,000/yr

• All for only $8,000.00

• See the Top 3 Reasons to CAMTECH

• Top 3 Reasons to Choose Career Step as Your Medical Administrative Specialist School.

• NCCT-recognized curriculum – The National Center Competency Testing (NCCT) has recognized Career Step’s Medical Administrative Assistant curriculum, assuring you of Career Step’s quality curriculum.

• Affordable tuition – Enjoy quality training and affordable tuition! With CAMTECH, medical administrative Specialist school includes everything you need for only $8000.00.

• Comprehensive support – CAMTECH offers you the flexibility of class room training experienced, instructor support whenever you need it.

Morning Evening Weekends

8:30-2:30 5:00-10:00 8:30-4:00

Monday –Thursday

Monday-Thursday

Friday and Saturday

24 Weeks 26 Weeks 30 Weeks

Why CAMTECH?CAMTECH is licensed and individually approved by the

Delaware Department of Education.We have a knowledgeable and competent staff.We care about our students and listen to their needs and

concerns.We will prepare them to sit for National certification exam. We will do all we can to ensure a quality learning

experience.We work closely with students to help them find employment,

often throughout their career.

Who are CAMTECH instructors?

• Doctors

• Medical assistants

• Medical Billers and coders

• RNs and LPNs

• Phlebotomists : as many others.

Work environment

• Medical assistants work in well-lighted, clean environments. They constantly interact with other people and may have to handle several responsibilities at once.

• Most full-time medical assistants work a regular 40-hour week.

• However, many medical assistants work part time, evenings, or weekends.

Employment62 percent worked in offices of physicians;12 percent worked in public and private hospitals,

including inpatient and outpatient facilities; 11 percent worked in offices of other health

practitioners, such as chiropractors, optometrists, and podiatrists.

Most of the remainder worked in other health care industries such as outpatient care centers and nursing and residential care facilities.

Earnings

• The earnings of medical assistants vary, depending on their experience, skill level, and location. Median annual earnings of wage-and-salary medical assistants were $26,290 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $21,970 and $31,210. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $18,860, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $36,840.

• You can achieve success. You can have a positive future, even job satisfaction and financial freedom! It's as simple as committing yourself to an education at CAMTECH. We do more for you than just make you a marketplace star.

• We want you to shine, so we give you critical career skills, confidence in your abilities and the extra boost of job placement assistance for graduates. Don't delay your dreams any longer.

• There is no reason why you can't start on a whole new professional path with CAMTECH - contact us now and learn more about the many ways we can help you!

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