CAREER PROGRAMS:
Health Care Technologies
Medical Administrative Assistant
Program Options
- Certificate of Achievement
Program Information
The Medical Administrative Assistant program focuses on the many and varied administrative functions of a medical office, including personnel supervision, credit and collection procedures, and management of time and resources.
Upon completion of all required courses, students are placed in an internship in a local health care facility. This is a valuable experience in applying the knowledge and skill acquired in class to the workplace.
A Statement of Eligibility for Internship, a health statement and physical examination, a current CPR certificate, keyboarding proficience of 35 wpm, basic word processing skills, and completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better are required prior to entry into internship, (Htech 54A). Htech 54B is optional.
Career Paths
- Admitting Clerk
- Hospital Unit Coordinator
- Medical File Clerk
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Records Technician, entry level
- Medical Secretary
Program Opportunities
The Health Care Technologies Department offers eight other programs:
- Clinical Assistant
- Insurance Billing Specialist
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Office Reception
- Medical Transcription
- Orthopedic Technician
Department Chair
Kristine Gaiero
408.741.4019
e-mail: kris_gaiero@westvalley.edu
- Requirements and suggested sequence of classes
Questions about Career Programs? Call 408.741.2098
email: cathy_aimonetti@westvalley.edu
or stop by the Career Programs Center, AAS 35
REVISED July 22, 2008
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