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PMC Medical Assistant Training Program
PMC Medical Assistant Training Program
at Pikeville Medical Center
Eastern Kentucky Catalog
Medical Assistants work in outpatient or ambulatory care settings such as medical offices or clinics. MAs are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease and assisting licensed providers in the healthcare setting. Medical assistants are cross-trained to perform administrative and clinical duties and are responsible for obtaining the patient’s medical history. Many times, Medical Assistants are the first point of contact with patients and are responsible for updating medical histories and contact information in patient files. The job of a medical assistant is attractive for people wanting to go into the medical field but are looking for a Monday through Friday job during the day.
- Eight-week program during which selected candidates will earn $12.64/hour
- Selected candidates will complete six (6) weeks of coursework, four (4) weeks of clinical rotations and two (2) weeks of skills check-offs.
- During training, selected candidates will gain numerous position-related competencies.
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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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