Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at HoHoKus – Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences prepares students for careers as a medical assistant, clinical medical assistant, specialized medical assistant, medical receptionist, front office administration, clinical supervisor, medical office manager, and health services manager. The program focuses on providing medical office administrative services and performing clinical duties. Program courses include: basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law and ethics, patient psychology and communications, medical office procedures, and clinical diagnostics, examination, testing and treatment procedures. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer medical assistant program.

HoHoKus – Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences

250 Moore Street, Hackensack, NJ

HoHoKus - Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences operates as a two year private institution that provides career oriented education for its students in Hackensack and surrounding areas. Last year over 460 students were awarded degrees with a graduation rate of more than 60%. HoHoKus - Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences has several programs to select from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Medical Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Medical Records Technician
• Accounting
• Data Entry Technology

To support students and graduates, HoHoKus - Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences may offer student services including:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Helping students find work after graduation

HoHoKus - Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 1976. Please visit eastwick.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. HoHoKus – Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $36260
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $35490

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).