Jumpstart your career in the healthcare field by joining our next Medical Assistant class starting on December 9th. Our courses teach and train you to succeed in your new healthcare career. Read our blog to learn what a medical assistant does and what setting you will be trained to work in by the end of your class.
Role of a Medical Assistant
In Florida, a medical assistant is a multi-skilled professional who assists in various aspects of medical practice under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.
Clinical duties may involve:
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Preparing patients for examinations
- Assisting with patient examinations and treatments
- Performing basic laboratory procedures
- Administering medication as directed by the physician
- Collecting routine laboratory specimens
Administrative duties may include:
- Managing patient records
- Scheduling appointments
- Handling billing and insurance processing
- Performing general office tasks
Diverse Opportunities in Healthcare
Medical assistants in Florida must adhere to ethical and legal standards of professional practice and often perform managerial and supervisory functions.
Medical assistants in Florida can work in a variety of fields, including:
- Private Practices: Assisting physicians in family practices, internal medicine, pediatrics, and other specialties.
- Hospitals: Supporting medical staff in various departments such as emergency rooms, surgery, and outpatient care.
- Clinics: Working in urgent care centers, walk-in clinics, and specialty clinics (e.g., dermatology, cardiology).
- Outpatient Care Centers: Assisting with procedures and patient care in settings that provide diagnostic and treatment services.
- Long-term Care Facilities: Providing support in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehabilitation centers.
- Dental Offices: Assisting dentists with patient care, office tasks, and minor procedures.
- Chiropractic Offices: Supporting chiropractors with patient care and administrative duties.
- Pharmacies: Assisting pharmacists with medication preparation and patient consultations.
Enrollment Information
These are just a few examples, and medical assistants' versatility allows you to work in many other healthcare settings as well.
If you want to enroll in our Medical Assistant class, you can do so online or by calling us at 850-502-5521. We will be happy to answer any questions and assist you in getting started with your healthcare career. We have a new medical assistant class that begins every three months. Join us for our December 9th class.
