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Medical assistants perform administrative and certain clinical duties in physicians’ offices including scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examinations, and administering medications as directed by a physician. The program prepares students to sit for the National Health Career Association (NHA), Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and/or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) examination to earn a national medical assisting certification. Certification is a voluntary process that allows individuals to build their professional credentials by providing evidence that they have attained the necessary level of knowledge, skill, and/or experience. For more information visit the NHA website.  \nEstimated Starting Salary:  \n$23.00 to $30.00 average hourly wage  \nNote: Salary outlook is for Orange County, California and will vary depending on skill, experience, employer, and geographic location.  \nEligibility Requirements  \nTo be eligible for the program candidates must:  \n Be 18 years of age or older.  \n Apply online or in-person at any NOCE Center.  \n Complete the online General Orientation at least 24 hours prior to registering for courses.  \n Recommended: Basic English language reading, writing, and speaking skills, and/or be at an ESL Intermediate High level.  \n Recommended: Basic math skills  \nProgram of Study Leading to a Certificate  \nThis information is for advisement purposes only and is subject to change.  \nIt is recommended that students see a NOCE Counselor upon enrollment to complete an educational plan. Counselor appointments can be made in person at the Anaheim Campus Room 215, by phone at (714) 808- 4682, or via e-mail at [counseling@noce.edu.](counseling@noce.edu. Counseling)[ Counseling](counseling@noce.edu. Counseling) is available in-person, online, and via telephone at all three NOCE Centers. 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