Mercy College Medical Assistant Snapshot
Medical assistants are the only allied health professionals specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings, such as physicians’ offices, clinics and group practices and perform a variety of administrative and clinical procedures in these settings.
Good things to know about Medical Assistant:
- Medical Assistants work under the direct supervision of licensed healthcare practitioners in medical clinics and offices
- This role works more in an office setting, performing routine administrative, clinical, and laboratory tasks to keep the physician’s office running smoothly
- Some medical offices will help reimburse tuition
- Program can be completed in one year.