Title: How to become a medical assistant - FLORIDA VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE
1FLORIDA VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE
2Medical Assistant Program
What exactly can I expect from the Medical
Assistant Program?
The Medical Assistant program is designed to
train students in all of the relevant aspects of
medical office management including reception,
booking appointments, records management,
informatics, insurance billing, preparing
patients for physical examinations, and minor
surgeries, performing specialized medical tests
including urinalysis, and collecting biological
specimens, phlebotomy, EKG, limited X Rays, and
processing and recording pharmacological data.
Graduates of this program will be prepared and
possess the skills and hands on experience to
work at the entry level in medical offices,
clinics and various medical practices. This
program is also offered via online where more
than 50 of courses are offered either online or
via hybrid delivery.
3WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
While the medical assistant program may be a
great option for you if you posses the following
qualities
Strong communication skills Dependability Can
handle high levels of stress Can be empathetic to
patients and other people Strong level of
integrity Self-control in intense situations Able
to remain courteous even in the worst of
times Since you will be working in the medical
field with patients, you will need to be able to
pay attention to detail which will be part of
your courses taught during your medical assisting
program.
4HOW TO BECOME A MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Obtaining your medical assistant certificate is
more than just training and learning from a book.
You will need to be professional in order to
succeed as a medical assistant and you will want
to have all of the qualities that employers look
for such as politeness and maintaining a neat
appearance. An employer will look for someone who
can follow directions, understand the importance
of HIPAA, and help patients feel comfortable
during their visits to the doctor. Medical
assistants are required to be able to complete
multiple tasks everyday while on the job. While
some tasks will completely dependent on the work
setting that you have chosen the same skills will
still apply. Some medical assistants will be in
charge of maintaining a medical office that is
both organized and efficient. On the other hand,
there are medical assistants who will be hired
and trained to work directly with patients and
perform clinical duties.
5PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
WHAT EXACTLY CAN I EXPECT FROM THE PHARMACY
TECHNICIAN PROGRAM?
The Pharmacy Technician program provides
instruction in how to assist the pharmacist in
the packing and distribution of medication.
Graduates can find employment in hospitals
(private and government), nursing care
facilities, private and chain drug stores, drug
manufacturers, wholesale drug houses, and health
maintenance organizations. Students will also
study the professional and technical skills
necessary for direct employment as a pharmacy
technician
6FLORIDA VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE
7757 West Flagler Street, Suite 220
info_at_fvi.edu
786-574-3350