Medical Assistant

Octech; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Octech offers a comprehensive online Medical Assistant training program that prepares you for certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician. With a focus on essential skills such as anatomy, patient care, and venipuncture, this program is designed to equip you for a rewarding career in healthcare, ensuring you are job-ready from day one.

Benefits

Flexible payment options

Career services and coaching

Hands-on training kit

Funding options for military spouses

Qualifications

• Preparation for certification exams as a Clinical Medical Assistant.
• Hands-on training in venipuncture and patient care.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records management.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare professionals with clinical and administrative tasks.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with EKG readings.
• Manage patient records and schedule appointments.

Skills

Anatomy and Physiology

Venipuncture

Patient Care

Electronic Medical Records

Education

Certification as Clinical Medical Assistant

Job description

Online Medical Assistant Training Program: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Technician + EKG Technician – All in One

Our online medical assistant training will help you start your career as a Certified Medical Assistant by preparing you for full certification as a Clinical Medical Assistant + Phlebotomy Technician + EKG Technician.

Through CareerStep’s online Medical Assistant Program, you’ll take the first steps toward preparing for a rewarding career in healthcare! You’ll learn the foundational knowledge and skills that can help you become successful in the field, from anatomy and physiology to phlebotomy and EKG. You’ll also develop essential venipuncture skills and will receive a hands-on venipuncture kit as part of your training to help you better understand venipuncture processes and procedures.

14% Predicted 10-Year Job Growth*

Medical Assistant Program Details

Our comprehensive curriculum covers essential skills that can help you prepare to be successful on the job from day one. You’ll learn about anatomy and physiology, venipuncture, electronic medical records, patient care, and more – all on your schedule.

3 Reasons to Complete Your Medical Assistant Training With CareerStep

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Our training is online, but you’re never alone. Real people support you every step of the way via phone, live chat, and email.

In a recent U.S News & World Report top-20 list of healthcare support jobs (based on salary, job market, future growth, stress, and work-life balance), medical assistant ranked #10.

1. Start today.

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2. Learn your way.

Complete your training on your own terms.

3. Get certification-ready.

Prepare to take valuable certification exams.

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Program Overview

Our comprehensive curriculum covers essential skills that can help you prepare to be successful on the job from day one. You’ll learn about anatomy and physiology, venipuncture, electronic medical records, patient care, and more – all on your schedule.

Clinical hours are required for your learning experience to get hands-on practice, gain valuable knowledge, and apply your training through exposure in the healthcare field.

CareerStep does not guarantee externships. A learner’s placement in and completion of an externship is solely the learner’s responsibility and may be subject to additional requirements, such as a background check and successful completion of a CareerStep course. This is particularly important for learners seeking to complete their externship in Alabama, District of Columbia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Please note that CareerStep will not sign agreements with sites in the above-referenced states or provide evidence of insurance to those sites.

Everything you need to get certification-ready with our Medical Assistant program online and start working soon, with total confidence.

Body Basics

Get familiar with essential anatomy, foundational healthcare science, and medical terminology.

Learn how to obtain vital signs and perform a variety of skills to assist with patient care.

Medical Procedures

See how to perform phlebotomy and EKG reading, label and process specimens, and assist physicians with procedures.

Office Administration

Understand medical-record management, insurance reimbursements, and how to successfully operate patient waiting rooms.

CareerStep does not guarantee externships. A learner’s placement in and completion of an externship is solely the learner’s responsibility and may be subject to additional requirements, such as a background check and successful completion of a CareerStep course. This is particularly important for learners seeking to complete their externship in Alabama, District of Columbia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Please note that CareerStep will not sign agreements with sites in the above-referenced states or provide evidence of insurance to those sites.

What will I do as a medical assistant?

A lot. You’ll support doctors, nurses, and other health professionals in medical settings, performing both clinical and administrative tasks. In other words, you’ll play a vital role in keeping healthcare facilities running smoothly. You’ll be hands-on with everything from wound care, phlebotomy, and EKGs to greeting and scheduling patients, managing medical records, and processing health insurance payments.

How much do medical assistants make?

Yes and no. While California, Connecticut, Montana, New Jersey, and Washington have certification requirements, most states don’t require medical assistant certification. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employers prefer to hire certified medical assistants.* Being certified as a medical assistant as well as a Phlebotomy Technician and EKG Technician gives you a competitive advantage and maximizes your earning potential.

This program prepares you for the following certifications:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

‡ Requires some additional hands-on work: 30 venipunctures + 10 capillary sticks for CPT; 10 EKGs on “real people” for CET.

Get Trained Today.

This program includes comprehensive training, career services, and coaching, along with certification prep materials and exam fees.

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We’re flexible and totally committed to working with you to find affordable down and monthly payments.

MyCAA Funding

The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program offers funding for this program for eligible military spouses. This funding can cover a portion of the cost of approved CareerStep courses.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Medical Assistants .” Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed March 25, 2024.

Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.