Medical Assistant Specialist Diploma

The Medical Assistant Program at Iowa Lakes Community College equips students with a range of administrative and clinical skills essential for effective health care provision.

Skills Taught:
- Administrative Skills:
- Inputting data using practice management systems
- Managing appointment schedules efficiently
- Maintaining electronic medical records
- Assigning appropriate codes for medical billing and insurance
- Clinical Skills:
- Implementing critical thinking for safe patient care
- Attending to patient needs under provider direction
- Utilizing effective communication for culturally competent care
- Assisting with various medical procedures and exams
- Collecting laboratory specimens following safety protocols

Program Features Offered:
- Simulation Clinic Lab provides hands-on experience with modern equipment and computer training
- Clinical Duties Training covers patient history, vital sign measurement, exam assistance, and medication administration
- Administrative Duties Training includes appointment scheduling, data entry, electronic health records management, and medical coding
- Practicum offers on-the-job training in ambulatory or medical clinic settings
- Certification Exam Passage Rate was 100% for the 2020 graduate cohort
- Job Placement Rate was 100% for the 2020 graduate cohort

Additional Information:
- Starting Salary: $24,790
- Average Salary: $33,610
- Projected Employment Growth: 23%
- Campus: Spencer
- Licensure and Certification Disclosure: Meets educational requirements in multiple states/jurisdictions

For further inquiries, contact Iowa Lakes Community College at 800-242-5106 or email info@iowalakes.edu.