Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Jackson 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 Michigan colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Jackson College

100 E. 8th Street, Suite 260, Holland, MI

Currently known as Jackson College or JC, Jackson Community College began as a junior college in the late 1920's. Its establishment as a community college occurred in the 1960's, influenced by the increasing need to accommodate higher enrollment rates and provide more programs. The JC main campus now occupies at least 500 acres in the city of Jackson. Off-campus sites are located in the cities of Adrian (JC @ LISD TECH) and Hillsdale (Clyde E. LeTarte Center), in addition to the Jackson Flight Center and the North Campus - both in Jackson, MI as well.

JC offered an additional two bachelor degree programs in mid-2013, prompting the name change from “Community College” to just “College”. Academic degrees and certifications may be obtained via courses under the following fields (as listed on their website):

• Health Sciences
• Human Services
• Arts & Communications
• Natural Resources & Agriscience
• Business, Management, Marketing & Technology
• Engineering/Manufacturing & Technology

Of around 7,000 members of the student population, some are pursuing either continuing education, skills training, personal enrichment, and other similar programs. Online learners have a diverse catalog of courses to choose from too; such as, classes in Accounting, Business Writing, Teaching and Education, Database Management, Computer Programming, among others. Youth-oriented activities during the summer are also available via the Kids College Program which has its own set of scholarship grants.

The Jets are at the heart of sports and athletics in JC. They train and compete in various men's and women's events for basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball, cross country, and soccer.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

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

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

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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

• Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $32180

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