These professionals support physicians and nurses in delivering patient care. Administrative Assistants tasks consist of keeping medical records, greeting patients, billing and clerical duties, scheduling appointments, arranging admission to the hospitals and laboratory service. Administrative Assistants help in checking supplies, but mainly concentrate on medical terminologies, medical ethics and OSHA regulations, computer skills/training, medical records, management, patient charting, billing practices and insurance filing procedures.
Dorson Vocational Training Institute is a healthcare vocational school in East Orange, New Jersey. Its occupational training includes Certified Home Health Aide / Homemaker, Patient Care Technician, Certified EKG Technician, Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, and Certified Medical Billing & Coding Specialist, among other healthcare fields. The institute offers hands-on clinical training and real-world externship hours in healthcare facilities. Its programs address direct patient care, diagnostic support, medical administration, billing and coding, community health, and related services. Dorson also provides job placement support, including resume assistance, interview preparation, and employer connections. WIOA and financial aid are accepted, and the school states that it offers certification-focused training in healthcare occupations.