Medical Assisting - Phlebotomy

What is Medical Assisting?

A Medical Assistant is an integral member of the health care delivery team, qualified by education and experience to work in the administrative office, the examining room, and the physician office laboratory. Medical assistants play a crucial role in ensuring smooth healthcare delivery and maintaining efficient healthcare facilities.

The Medical Assistant, also a liaison between the doctor and the patient, is of vital importance to the success of the medical practice. An individual in this versatile career may perform the following clinical and administrative duties according to state law:

• Taking medical histories and recording vital signs
• Performing electrocardiograms
• Administering injections and immunizations
• Explaining procedures to patients
• Drawing blood
• Scheduling appointments
• Managing patient records
• Assisting the physician during examinations and minor procedures

If you are interested in working in the healthcare industry, you may be interested in a career as a Medical Assistant.

Students will be prepared to take the Registered Medical Assistant national certification examination through American Medical Technologists upon graduation. Medical Assisting students will have the option to take the Registered Phlebotomy Technician national certification exam as well.

Why choose Medical Assisting?

Hear first hand from some medical assistants at Cincinnati Children's Hospital!

What are my career options?

Medical Assistants typically find employment in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other ambulatory health care facilities. As health care continues to expand, the demand for medical assistants is growing much faster than the average for all other occupations.

Below is a compilation of offices where medical assisting graduates have secured employment:

• St. Elizabeth Physicians
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare
• Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
• The Christ Hospital
• UC Health
• The Urology Group
• Seven Hills Women's Health Centers
• Tri-Health

What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?

Phlebotomist - A Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomist) is an integral member of a medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture or micro-techniques. The Phlebotomist facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens and is often the patient's only contact with the medical laboratory. The need to assure quality and patient safety requires strict professional behavior and standards of practice for Phlebotomists. Phlebotomists must be accurate, work well under pressure and communicate effectively. They must be able to calm and comfort patients throughout the procedure. They must follow safety precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Students will be prepared to take the Registered Phlebotomy Technician national certification examination through the American Medical Technologists upon graduation. For more specific information about the program and clinical documents required send us an email.

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