Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at South Hills School of Business & Technology 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer medical assistant program.

The Medical Assistant program at South Hills School of Business & Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools for more than 12 years.

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South Hills School of Business & Technology

3269 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

South Hills School of Business & Technology is a two year private school that offers high quality education and training for its students. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Computer and Information Sciences
• Security and Protective Services
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Engineering Technology
• Visual and Performing Arts

Last year over 240 students graduated with around 52% of those who start the program complete it. South Hills School of Business & Technology offers at least twenty different programs available to students. Here are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Computer Science
• Law and Justice Administration
• Advertising and Marketing
• Medical Records Technician

To help students and alumni succeed, South Hills School of Business & Technology may offer services like:

• Academic counseling for students
• Student employment
• Assisting students to find work

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the education provided by South Hills School of Business & Technology for over twelve straight years. Please visit southhills.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. South Hills School of Business & Technology offers an associate's degree program in medical assistant.

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $29660

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