Discover a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant.
Get the hands-on training you need to start making a difference helping others quickly. Earn your certificate in as little as 9 months.
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What is a Medical Assistant?
- Work side-by-side with doctors, nurses and others on the healthcare team
- Treat patients from newborns to senior citizens
- Perform a blend of varied tasks that include administrative, technical, communication and interpersonal skills
Clinical duties may include:
- Preparing patients for exams
- Taking patients’ medical histories
- Answering patient questions about treatments/procedures
- Assisting physicians/nurses during exams
- Collecting and preparing lab specimens
- Performing basic lab tests
- Facilitating prescription refills
- Informing patients about medications
- Removing sutures or changing dressings
Clerical duties may include:
- Welcoming patients
- Answering phones
- Scheduling patient appointments
- Filing patient records
- Filling out insurance forms
- Handling billing
- Navigating computer systems and applications
Students in the Medical Assistant certificate program will gain a broad set of skills that they can apply to a number of medical office environments. Classes focus on topics such as examination techniques, surgical procedures, medical office laboratory procedures, medical law and more, taught by instructors with years of experience.
Through courses that include hands-on training and equipment that mirrors real-world settings, students will learn how to properly interface with patients, record vital signs, collect/prepare laboratory specimens, instruct patients about medications, authorize drug refills, draw blood, perform injections, take electrocardiograms and other important skills necessary to work as a medical assistant.
This certificate program will prepare graduates to apply their skills in many settings, such as:
- Physicians’ offices
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Outpatient medical facilities
Other career opportunities include:
- Administrative support occupations
- Educating future medical assistants
- Other office management roles
Earn your Medical Assistant certificate in approximately 9 months
You can work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics and outpatient medical facilities.
Misty F.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT GRADUATE • SEATTLE CAMPUS
You get so much hands-on experience, really patient teachers who prepare you for the real world, and Pima Medical helps you find a job!
Sharmaine B.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT GRADUATE • TUCSON CAMPUS
I’m so thankful for Pima Medical. Their guidance and instruction gave me a foundation for my medical career. I will always boast about my time at Pima Medical … they really do change lives!
Camille V.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT GRADUATE • ALBUQUERQUE CAMPUS
My instructors were really helpful and they taught me everything I needed to know in order to be successful as a Medical Assistant. I also made some really good friends.
When comparing medical assistant programs in Arizona , Pima Medical Institute stands out for its hands-on training, real-world experience and faculty who support you every step of the way. Our Medical Assistant program in Mesa, Phoenix , East Valley and Tucson prepares you to handle both patient care and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment from day one. Your healthcare career in Arizona starts here.
When comparing medical assistant programs in California, Pima Medical Institute stands out for its hands-on training, real-world experience and faculty who support you every step of the way. Our Medical Assistant program in Chula Vista and San Marcos prepares you to handle both patient care and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment from day one. Your healthcare career in California starts here.
When comparing medical assistant programs in Colorado, Pima Medical Institute stands out for its hands-on training, real-world experience and faculty who support you every step of the way. Our Medical Assistant program in Aurora, Colorado Springs and Denver prepares you to handle both patient care and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment from day one. Your healthcare career in Colorado starts here.
When comparing medical assistant programs in Nevada, Pima Medical Institute stands out for its hands-on training, real-world experience and faculty who support you every step of the way. Our Medical Assistant program in Las Vegas prepares you to handle both patient care and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment from day one. Your healthcare career in Nevada starts here.
When comparing medical assistant programs in New Mexico, Pima Medical Institute stands out for its hands-on training, real-world experience and faculty who support you every step of the way. Our Medical Assistant program in Albuquerque prepares you to handle both patient care and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment from day one. Your healthcare career in New Mexico starts here.
When comparing medical assistant programs in Texas, Pima Medical Institute stands out for its hands-on training, real-world experience and faculty who support you every step of the way. Our Medical Assistant program in El Paso, Houston and San Antonio prepares you to handle both patient care and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment from day one. Your healthcare career in Texas starts here.
When comparing medical assistant programs in Washington, Pima Medical Institute stands out for its hands-on training, real-world experience and faculty who support you every step of the way. Our Medical Assistant program in Renton and Seattle prepares you to handle both patient care and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment from day one. Your healthcare career in Washington starts here.
The Medical Assistant program is offered at the following campuses:*
Arizona
East Valley
Mesa
Phoenix
Tucson
California
Chula Vista
San Marcos
Colorado
Aurora
Colorado Springs
Denver
Nevada
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Texas
El Paso
Houston
San Antonio
Washington
Renton
Seattle
*Not all programs are offered at all campuses
FAQs
Does Pima Medical’s Medical Assistant program offer online learning options?
Hybrid, often referred to as blended or partially online classes, are available at select campuses for the Medical Assistant program for students seeking greater schedule flexibility. Hybrid courses meet online three days a week and in person two days a week. However, externship components are completed fully in person. Although our medical assistant program is not fully online, our hybrid model prepares students with hands-on learning and real-world experience while still offering the flexibility of online programs.
Pima Medical’s hybrid experience is a structured online education combined with hands-on lab practice and features:
- Flexibility to balance personal and professional obligations
- Hands-on learning in our real-world lab classrooms
- Online learning, led by instructors with years of experience in their fields
- Support services like mental health resources, tutoring and more
- Externship placement
- Ongoing support throughout your education and career
Is Pima Medical accredited?
Yes. Pima Medical Institute is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). In addition, many of our individual programs hold programmatic accreditations specific to their fields, ensuring our students receive quality, industry-recognized education.
What kind of financial aid is available?
There are a variety of financial aid options for those who qualify, including federal grants, loans and scholarships. Our dedicated financial services team is here to help guide you through the entire process.
How does Pima Medical help with job placement after graduation?
Our Career Services team is dedicated to helping students from enrollment all the way through graduation and beyond. Through resources like resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies and employer connections, we want to help you be successful. We have strong relationships with many of the major healthcare organizations across our markets.
What is the application process?
It’s as simple as filling out a form on the website or giving one of our admissions support specialists a call. From there, our team will assist you as you complete an application, schedule an admissions meeting, tour the campus (in-person or virtually), and take any required entrance assessments. From there, your advisor will walk you through enrollment and your financial aid options.
