Medical Assistant Program

The medical assistant program at Mid – South 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 Arkansas colleges that offer medical assistant program.

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Mid – South Community College

Also known as ASU-Mid South

311 S 16th St, Fort Smith, AR

At MSCC, students are exposed to a learning environment that is innovative and dynamic. The institution serves the community of West Memphis, Arkansas and is located close to the metropolitan area. MSCC cares about their students’ economic development as well as their education and future employment success.

With a population of over 2,000 students MSCC is the largest two year community college in the Arkansas Delta region offering technical certificates, associate degree programs, transfer programs and certificate of proficiency programs.

For students who wish to transfer to a 4-year university and complete a Bachelor’s degree, there are excellent transfer programs available. Some programs are also offered during nights, to help students with families and work.

Mid-South Community College's tuition costs are very affordable and the cost per credit for in-state residents is $90, while the fee for out-of-state residents and international students were $110 and $300 respectively.

If you are ready for a change and are anxious to take the next major step in your educational career, think about visiting the Mid-South Community College’s (MSCC) website at asumidsouth.edu to start a tour that could change your life.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. ASU-Mid South 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

• Fort Smith, AR-OK
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $28230

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