Medical Assisting
About Medical Assisting
Medical assistants (MA) perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep physicians' offices and clinics running smoothly.
Administrative Duties
- Coordinate billing
- Greet patients
- Handle correspondence
- Schedule appointments
- Update medical records
Clinical Duties
- Assist doctor during appointments
- Perform basic laboratory tests
- Prepare patients for examination
- Take a patient's medical history
- Other responsibilities as assigned
This multi-skilled professional is in high demand, as there is a predicted surge in the number of physicians' offices and outpatient care facilities due to technological advancements and the growing number of elderly Americans needing medical treatment. Trends also show a shift in health care toward a more ambulatory environment, and a Certified Medical Assistant will be required for this environment.
Medical Assisting Associate of Applied Science
Area of Study: Medical Assisting
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science Degree
Academic School: Nursing and Health Professions
State of Ohio: Meets educational requirements
No new students will be accepted in the Associate of Applied Science Degree portion of the MA program after Aug. 22, 2025, for Academic Year 2025-2026. Current students should reach out to an academic counselor or the MA Program Director to create an academic plan to complete their remaining courses in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. Students will have until Fall 2028 to complete this degree program.
The Certificate of Proficiency is accepting students.
Students interested in the Medical Assisting program, please see the Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Assisting. Students can also contact the Medical Assisting Program Director at maryelizabeth.regis@tri-c.edu.