Description of Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting offered by Central Piedmont Community College.

Visit the CPCC Medical Assisting Program Website.

Possible job titles for graduates

• Medical Assistant
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
• Medical Office Assistant
• Clinical Assistant

Necessary abilities and qualities

• Concern for others
• Customer Service skills and experience
• Clerical knowledge and organizational skills
• Dependability and integrity
• Stress tolerance
• Attention to detail and information gathering competency
• Active listening and oral comprehension
• Reading and writing skills
• Updating and using relevant knowledge
• Cooperation and self-control

Occupation & Professional Information Resources

• Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Assistants
• O*Net on Medical Assistants
• Association of Medical Assistants
• Watch a video about medical assistants
• Watch a video about medical office workers
• Is Medical Assisting Right for You?
• CMA Profiles
• Salary.com look up salaries by title and region

Related Job sites

• CPCC Connections
• Med Hunters
• Carolinas HealthCare
• Presbyterian/Novant Healthcare
• Tenent Healthcare
• Employer Locator

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