Medical / Clinical
Assistant Program

Medical/Clinical Assistant
900 Clock Hour Certificate Program
Program Coordinator: Leisa Nivens
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 417.659.4406
Nivens-l@mssu.edu

Overview:
This exciting career offers students the
opportunity to obtain the training needed
to assist physicians both in the clinical
(back office) area and in the
administrative (front office) setting.
Graduates have the opportunity to work
as a Clinical/Medical Assistant, Medical
Office Assistant, Medical Transcription,
Phlebotomist, Chiropractic Assistant,
EKG Technician, Pharmacy Technicians,
Administrative Medical Office Assistant,
Medical Receptionist, Medical Secretary,
Medical Office Insurance Specialist, and
Phlebotomist or as a Physician Office
Medical Assistant.

The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the office location, size, and specialty. In small practices, they are usually "generalists," handling both front office and clinical duties and reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. Clinical duties vary according to state laws and include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, and assisting the physician during the examination. They may collect and prepare laboratory specimens and prepare and administer medications.

The program prepares the student to take the AMT Registered Medical Assistant examination. Students may also make application for the NCCT Phlebotomy Technician examination (NCCT fee is not included in cost of program).

Program Content:

• Introduction to Medical Terminology Human Anatomy, Pathology & Applied Medical Terminology
• Keyboarding/Word/Excel Administrative Medical Office Procedures
• Medical/Clinical Office Procedures I
• Medical/Clinical Office Procedures II
• Principles of Pharmacology
• Medical CPT/ICD Coding I
• Computerized Medical Insurance Billing Introduction to Medical Transcription Employment/Job Placement Seminar

Independent Study Packages (ISP)* Supervised Clinical Externship

*ISP Courses Provide Instruction in Student Selected Clinical Specialty Tracks