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Medical Assistant
at Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center
Sacramento Catalog
The Medical Assistant program at Charles A. Jones Career & Education Center (CAJ) is a comprehensive, 33-week course totaling 990 hours, designed to equip students with the skills necessary for entry-level positions in medical offices, clinics, and outpatient facilities. Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), the program combines classroom instruction with practical experience, including a 200-hour externship.
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Medical Assistants
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
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