About
A Medical Assistant performs administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by a physician.
Organization
California Institute of Medical Science
California Institute of Medical Science
California Institute of Medical Science, located in Clovis, California, is a nationally accredited institution specializing in medical professional training. It offers a 12-week, in-person phlebotomy program approved by the California Department of Public Health. The school emphasizes hands-on medical training, smaller class sizes, extensive externships, and personalized instruction, leading to high job placement rates and student confidence in medical skills. Students benefit from real-world readiness and comprehensive education, including preparation for the ASCP certification exam.
Highlights:
- High job placement rates
- Hands-on medical training
- Smaller class sizes
- Nationally accredited
- 12-week in-person phlebotomy program
- California Department of Public Health approved
- Features externships
- ASCP exam preparation
- Emphasizes real-world readiness
- Personalized instruction