Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Clatsop Community College 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 Oregon colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Clatsop Community College

19600 Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR

Wanting to attend a student-centered institution in a small private college setting at a considerably lower cost? Clatsop Community College is the school you should attend to.

Since 1958, CCC is a public 2-year college serving the northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. It is governed by elected citizen representatives of Clatsop County as the Board of Directors which is why it has a close relationship with the community.

CCC main campus is situated in 1651 Lexington Avenue in Astoria which contains the administrative offices and instruction in associate and college transfer degrees, art, business, health occupation and adult basic skills including GED.

Another campus is the Marine and Environment Research and Training Station (MERTS) at 6540 Liberty Lane, Astoria. It houses the marine, fire science, CADD, automotive, welding, and historic preservation instruction.

The South County Campus in 1455 N Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, Oregon is home to the Small Business Development Center and offers customized training to business, public and community safety.

And its Performing Arts Center (PAC) in 588 16^th Street, Astoria offers the Arts & Ideas program.

Take up any of its degree and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines. Taught by expert faculty, you’ll be engaged in stimulating classes similar to 4-year universities at a lower cost. Everyone can have fun joining its clubs, athletics and activities. It also offers many student support services, Community Education classes and ENCORE, educational opportunities for seniors.

Enroll now at Clatsop Community College and be part of its educational community which provides open access to quality opportunities at the same time enriching the community.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Clatsop Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $35820

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