Program Description
The Certificate of Completion in Administrative Medical Assistant prepares students to work in the out-patient clinical setting and hospital institutions by providing clerical support to all health professionals by performing a variety of duties such as; Scheduling and confirming patients appointments, Handling Billing, Bookkeeping and Insurance Processing, Creating and Maintaining Medical Records, Handling Correspondence, Answering and Routing Telephone Calls, Arranging for Hospital Admissions. Students learn about medical law & ethics, medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, medical insurance, including patient registration. Administrative psychomotor competencies include; Telephone calls triage, taking messages, insurance coding and filing, greeting the patient, assist the patient with community resources, and handling emergency situations. Successfully completing the Administrative Medical Assistant coursework of 18 credit hrs. allows the student to receive a certificate of completion level 1 as an Administrative Medical Assistant, a certificate on fire safety provided by the emergency management department at EPCC and the vision & hearing certificate provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Capstone course: MDCA 1421, Administrative Procedures.
• Minimum grade required for specialized courses: C
Important:
This program does not follow the Specialized Admissions procedure, but it does require students to fulfill certain program-specific criteria including (but not limited to): minimum GPA, a background check, substance abuse screening, and immunizations/titers. Students should view the Program Information Guide on the program’s website and consult with a Health Career & Technical Education Counselor when considering applying to this program.
For more information including ranking dates, pre/post-admissions requirements, and program contact information, view the Program Information Guide at epcc.edu/academics/health/medical-assisting-technology
Career Opportunities
Potential Careers: Medical Assistants • Medical Assistant Instructors • Medical Records Managers • Transcription Supervisors • Clinical Team Leaders
Potential Salary: $11 to $14/hour in El Paso and $28,530 to $33,610/year nationally, depending on career, education, location, and experience.
For more information on possible careers, education requirements, and salaries, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.bls.gov