<p>The Medical Assisting&nbsp;program is designed to prepare students to assist medical providers in a variety&nbsp;of duties.&nbsp;Under the supervision&nbsp;of a licensed medical professional, duties may include preparing patients and assisting in examinations, performing tests, managing medical records, performing administrative tasks, using electronic medical records to enter orders, and educating and advocating for patients.&nbsp; </p>

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Achievement | SkillUp Coalition

Medical Assisting, Certificate of Achievement

Joliet Junior College

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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.