Medical/Clinical Assistant

The Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate program at Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this private for-profit institution. Classified under CIP code 51.0801 in the medical assisting field, the program prepares students to perform both clinical and administrative tasks in physician offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio also offers a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate at the same credential level. Students in the Medical/Clinical Assistant program can expect training in patient vital signs, specimen collection, medical charting, appointment scheduling, and basic billing and coding procedures relevant to front- and back-office clinical roles.