Medical Assisting Providing the Important Link between Patient and Physician The Medical Assisting program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology prepares students for a variety of exciting and challenging medical office positions. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or looking for a new career, this program will give you the administrative and clinical skills you need to find a rewarding job as a medical assistant. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the doctor’s office and often explain the physician’s instructions. They enjoy daily contact with patients, while working alongside physicians and other health care professionals. Lake Washington's Medical Assisting program offers the following degree and certificates: • Medical Assisting, Associate in Applied Science (6 quarters) • Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency (6 quarters) • Medical Coding and Billing Professional, Certificate of Proficiency (5 quarters) • Medical Assisting Office Administration Certificate of Completion (3 quarters) 11605 132 nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034 (425) 739-8300 | [email protected]LWTech.edu/medicalassisting “I wanted a career where I can help people and there’s always a need for qualified workers in health care. I was surprised and intrigued by the scope of skills required for a medical assistant position.” —Rhiannon, Medical Assisting student
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Medical Assisting Providing the Important Link between Patient and Physician
The Medical Assisting program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology prepares students for a variety of exciting and challenging medical office positions. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or looking for a new career, this program will give you the administrative and clinical skills you need to find a rewarding job as a medical assistant. Medical assistants are instrumental in helping patients feel at ease in the doctor’s office and often explain the physician’s instructions. They enjoy daily contact with patients, while working alongside physicians and other health care professionals. Lake Washington's Medical Assisting program offers the following degree and certificates:
• Medical Assisting, Associate in Applied Science (6 quarters) • Medical Assisting, Certificate of Proficiency (6 quarters) • Medical Coding and Billing Professional, Certificate of
Proficiency (5 quarters) • Medical Assisting Office Administration Certificate of
Lake Washington Institute of Technology values equality of opportunity, human dignity, racial, cultural and ethnic diversity both as an educational institution and as an employer. The institute provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The institute complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment, educational programs and admission. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures and complaints may be directed to the Executive Director, Human Resources, Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 11605 132nd Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, (425) 739-8212 or (425) 739-8122 (TDD).
Career Opportunities
Medical Assisting is one of the
nation’s fastest growing careers,
according to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics. It’s an exciting,
challenging career, that’s essential
to patient care in medical offices
and clinics.
Medical assistants have a wide
variety of job responsibilities and
are cross-trained to perform many
administrative and clinical duties.
Medical assistants can also advance
to office manager, clinical
supervisor, or qualify for a variety of
administrative support occupations.
In addition, some medical assistants
become instructors or pursue a
bachelor’s degree in related health
programs, such as Public Health,
Health Services Management, and
Physician’s Assistant.
Program Highlights This program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel as a medical assistant, including: • Human anatomy, physiology and pathology • Medical terminology • Medical law and ethics • Keyboarding and computer applications • Record keeping, accounting, coding and
Graduates of this program are eligible to take the national Certified Medical Assistant examination offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants.
Learn from Industry Experts The Lake Washington Medical Assisting program is staffed with highly qualified professionals. Faculty have years of clinical experience and are well versed in teaching methodologies. Medical Assisting instructors have a genuine interest in student success. Faculty are committed to guiding students in the achievement of their professional goals. The Lake Washington Institute of Technology Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158, Clearwater, FL, 33763, (727) 210-2350
