Pima Medical Institute Medical Assistant Certificate Program Phoenix, Arizona

The Medical Assistant Certificate Program at Pima Medical Institute focuses on training students in essential clinical and clerical skills for quality patient care.

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Key Skills Taught:

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Clinical Duties:

• Preparing patients for exams
• Performing basic lab tests
• Collecting and preparing lab specimens
• Administering injections
• Taking electrocardiograms

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Clerical Duties:

• Scheduling patient appointments
• Filing patient records
• Handling billing and insurance forms
• Navigating computer systems for data entry

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Program Features:

• Hybrid Learning Option: Provides flexibility in schedules
• Career Opportunities: Graduates can work in various medical facilities
• Job Outlook: Projected growth in medical assistant employment
• Continued Education: Pathways to pursue higher degrees in health care
• Clinical Externships: Hands-on experience and job placement opportunities
• Support Services: Career, mental health, and resume writing support for students

The program length for the Medical Assistant Certificate Program is approximately 9 months.

Pima Medical Institute (PMI) is an employee-owned, private, accredited medical career college that has been dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare education and training since its establishment in 1972. 

With a focus on educating students to become career-ready in healthcare professions, PMI offers a variety of programs including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees. The institution has 17 campuses across the western United States and is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).