At the core of a doctor’s office or medical clinic is a medical administrative assistant. This person answers the phone, schedules appointments, checks in patients, files paperwork and maintains patient databases. This fast-paced job requires the right person who can help take care of the small details at a clinic to keep it running. He or she should also have good people skills to work with patients and medical personnel to create a positive environment. If this sounds like you, learn more about the career of a medical administrative assistant.
Carrington’s Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares graduates to work and help efficiently run medical clinics and organizations.
Carrington College can prepare you for a health care career. Our focus is to help change your life for the better through education. That’s more than our purpose; it’s our promise to you. At Carrington, you can receive a quality college education at any of our locations in seven western states.You can work toward your choice of a bachelor’s degree, associate degree or certificate level education.
Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). It's important to verify accreditation when considering any educational institution.
Many of our programs are designed to provide you with “hands-on” training that uses the technologies and processes that are used in the field, allowing you to build your confidence while you “learn by doing” as quickly and thoroughly as possible. You will have access to helpful services like tutorial assistance and career services to help you make the most of your college experience.
Many of our programs are designed to connect you with the community through clinical rotations or externships with medical professionals to help build your résumé while you’re still in school. You’ll feel confident knowing that Carrington College offers a high-quality education. In fact, Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges2.
Your dream is important to us and we’ll prove that to you every day you’re a Carrington student.That’s our promise.
Now let us help you realize your potential.
That’s why we’re here to help you reach your full potential. Carrington College offers certificate and associate degree programs that can prepare you for a diverse range of professional careers.
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