Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting Overview

The Medical Assisting Program at San José City College trains students to become Clinical or Administrative Medical Assistants, preparing them for employment in hospitals, clinics, or doctor's offices.


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Opportunities for Growth and Success

Students may join the program during Spring, Summer, or Fall sessions part-time or full-time. Students may elect to complete an Associate of Science degree or one of three career certificates:

  • Administrative and Clinical Certificate
  • Clinical Certificate
  • Administrative Certificate

Upon successful completion of the program, students are qualified to sit for National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) or National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) examinations offered by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).  

Students are also qualified to sit for the California Certified Medical Assistant Exam (CCMA) through the California Certifying Board of Medical Assistants (CCBMA), including Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam through American Medical Technologists (AMT).

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Program Highlights:

  • Open enrollment during Spring, Summer, or Fall semesters - Balancing education, family, and work
  • Excellent academic and hands-on training providing real-world experience 
  • Externship placement - a competitive edge for employment in a rapidly growing healthcare industry

 

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

As a graduate with a Medical Assisting certificate and/or degree, you will have the knowledge and skills to be job-ready for career opportunities such as:

  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Healthcare Support Worker
  • Medical Secretary
  • Clinical Team Leader
  • Medical Office Manager
  • Medical Records Manager
  • Healthcare Administrator

EMPLOYerS

Find opportunities to work in a variety of healthcare settings:

  • Hospitals
  • Physician offices
  • Chiropractic offices
  • Podiatry offices
  • Home Health Agencies
  • Public Health Agencies
  • Urgent Care Clinics
  • Surgery Centers

​MEDICAL OFFICES

Externship Placement

If you are an employer that have an externship available in your healthcare facility, please fill out the formand the Medical Assisting Coordinator will get in touch with you.

 

Employer Job Postings

To post a Medical Assisting job opening at your healthcare facility, please fill out the form.

Frequently asked questions (faq)

The Medical Assisting program at SJCC trains students to become Clinical or Administrative Medical Assistants, preparing them for employment in hospitals, clinics, or doctor's offices.

SJCC offers the following options:

  • Medical Assisting: Administrative: Prepares students for employment as administrative (front office) medical assistants in physician's offices or clinics.
  • Medical Assisting: Clinical: Prepares students for employment as clinical (back office) medical assistants in physician's offices, clinics, or hospital settings.

Administrative Medical Assistants are trained to:

  • Schedule appointments
  • Perform medical reception duties
  • Handle financial matters, including medical collections
  • Manage medical records
  • Process insurance billing

Clinical Medical Assistants are trained to perform a variety of procedures, including:

  • Assisting with physical examinations
  • Administering medications
  • Performing electrocardiography
  • Assisting in minor surgeries
  • Maintaining medical asepsis
  • Conducting phlebotomy
  • Handling, processing, and analyzing laboratory specimens

Specific prerequisites may vary by course. It's recommended to consult the SJCC course catalog or speak with an academic advisor to determine any required prerequisites before enrolling.