Medical Administrative Assistant

Carrington’s Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares graduates to work and help efficiently run medical clinics and organizations.

Program Details

What Will I learn

Upon completion of the Medical Administrative Assistant program, graduates will be able to

Prioritize the skills required to manage medical office processes and procedures.
Explain information and instructions to patients, professionals, clients, and visitors.
Demonstrate ethical behavior consistent with state laws and regulations related to privacy and safe practices.

Location Availability

Our Medical Administrative Assistant program is conveniently offered online.

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Accreditation & Approvals

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.

For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.

Course Catalog

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Continuing Education For Graduates

For students wanting to further their education after their Medical Administrative Assistant certificate, Carrington’s Health Studies Associate of Science Degree program provides an opportunity for individuals to build on prior education to earn the educational credential that is often needed for advancement in the health and wellness fields.

The Health Studies AS Degree program is an online degree-completion option that offers students a broad base of general education course offerings that can be completed in as few as 7 months.

Student Outcomes

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REAL WORLD SKILLS

With many classes to guide you, you’re certain to be prepared for your career.

START YOUR PATH

Earn a Certificate of Achievement in as few as 9 months.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

Conveniently available online.

AFFORDABLE TUITION

Affordable tuition varies by program and location.

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Career Opportunities

Medical secretaries and administrative assistants perform a variety of duties to help efficiently run a medical organization. Without an administrative assistant, the daily tasks and organizational needs of a clinic might not get completed. Medical secretaries and administrative assistants are also tasked with transcribing dictation and preparing reports for physicians and other medical personnel.¹

Other daily secretary and administrative assistant duties, according to the BLS, can include:¹

Answering the phone, taking messages and transferring calls
Scheduling patient appointments
Updating event calendars for office personnel
Scheduling staff meetings
Handling incoming and outgoing mail
Creating reports and memos
Maintaining databases and filing systems (both electronic forms and paper documents)
Perform basic bookkeeping

What Will I Learn?

Health Care Office Procedures

Medical and Dental Insurance

Anatomy, Physiology, and Terminology

Check out our guide on becoming a Medical Administrative Assistant.

At the core of a doctor’s office or medical clinic is a medical administrative assistant. This person answers the phone, schedules appointments, checks in patients, files paperwork and maintains patient databases. This fast-paced job requires the right person who can help take care of the small details at a clinic to keep it running. He or she should also have good people skills to work with patients and medical personnel to create a positive environment. If this sounds like you, learn more about the career of a medical administrative assistant.