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Medical Assistant/Clerical

The Medical Clerical: Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Medical Aide prepares students to work in a medical office or as an aide in a health care setting.  Medical clerical workers or aides will process and transmit information to physicians, patients, and office personnel and outside organizations. These activities require a good command of the English language, medical terminology and a basic understanding of the structure and functions of the human body. Medical clerical workers or aides must be tactful in their dealings with many different people, and therefore should possess excellent interpersonal skills. Discretion, judgment, organizational ability, and initiative are important, as well as versatility and adaptability. Conscientiousness, a sense of responsibility, and respect for the confidential nature of medical information are also required. Sample jobs/titles include: Home Health Aide, Caregiver, Personal Care Attendant, Residence Assistant, Office Clerk/Receptionist. 

For more information contact:

Diana Schab, Associate Dean of Technical and Professional Education
(541) 888-7312
Randolph 10A

Educational Student Support Services
Coos Bay Campus
Phone: 1-800-962-2838 or 888-7405
Email: advisingquestions@socc.edu

Curry County
Brookings Phone: 541.469.5017
Gold Beach Phone: 541.247.2741
Port Orford: 541.332.3023

For more information on state-wide Career Pathways,
see My Path Careers Website.