Medical Assistant

Did you know that today there are more people than ever who need health care services? That means there are more career oportunities in
the health care industry than ever before.

◊ What do Medical Assistants do?
Prepare patients to see the doctor, take blood pressures, measure heights & weights and record medical histories. You will also set up the examination room, give immunizations, take EKG’s and perform various lab tests. Our Medical Assistant Program will help prepare you. On the administrative side, you will help to schedule appointments, order supplies, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence and maintain patient charts.

◊ Where do Medical Assistants work?
Most graduates of our Medical Assistant school program currently serve the profession in medical offices. The majority of Medical Assistants are employed by doctors in private practice or clinic settings. These offices are staffed by both general practitioners and specialists in the medical profession. Other assistants are employed by rapidly growing group-practice systems. In the group-practice settings, several general practice doctors or specialists join and share one facility, while employing many assistants. Clinics, medical centers, medical institutions, research centers, laboratories, nursing homes, specialized care centers, hospitals and health maintenance organizations (HMO’S) are all facilities that employ graduates of our Medical Assistant school program.

◊ Questions?     
North-West College is proud to be recognized as one of the finest Medical Assistant Schools in California. We’ve specialized in helping people become a Medical Assistant for over 40 years. Let us help you start your Medical Assistant career by contacting us today. Simply fill out the form or call us at 1-800-639-2273. Classes are starting soon!