Medical Assistant Training in Oregon

In order to become a trained medical assistant in Oregon, you should pursue a certificate program or associate degree in medical assisting to be eligible for certification through one of the national medical assistant organizations. Certification or licensing is not legally required to work as a medical assistant in the state of Oregon, but gaining this extra training and voluntary certification would better prepare you for your job and give you a competitive edge in the job market over those without certification. Additionally, more and more healthcare employers are viewing this elective training as necessary and prefer to hire medical assistants with formal training.

You can become a certified medical assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) either by completing a one-year certification program or by earning a two-year associate degree. Both are offered at many different technical, junior, and community colleges in the state. Online courses are also an option and the programs listed below have the necessary accreditation, which allows graduates to sit for the certification exam. It’s advisable that the program you choose be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), however, for RMA certification this is not required. You can find a list of current accredited programs below or on the website for CAAHEP. Medical assisting programs will provide training in administrative skills as well as clinical skills. Medical assistants have varied duties and will need to competently handle record keeping, billing, medical coding, and effectively communicate with patients, insurance companies, and other healthcare workers. Clinical training is also taught in these programs. Some of the duties that they need to be prepared for include taking vital signs, explaining treatment, helping physicians during exams, explaining procedures, administering medication or injections, and withdrawing blood or taking electrocardiograms. Once you have completed this training, you are qualified to register for and take the certification exam. This is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam that can be taken throughout the year. Passing that exam enables you to begin your job search as a CMA or RMA.

There were approximately 7,540 medical assistants in Oregon in 2009, and the outlook for growth in this area is excellent. According the Oregon Labor Market Information System, there are over 300 projected new job openings for medical assistants each year through 2016. The mean salary for medical assistants in the state is $31,770, and the mean hourly rate is $15.28. This will vary depending on experience, skills, and place of employment. Salary will increase with experience or specialization, and is often higher in hospitals or larger outpatient clinics than it is in smaller offices. There is also an Oregon Society of Medical Assistants with six local chapters, which can be a great resource. Find the right accredited program for you listed below. Get started on your medical assistant training and a rewarding career in healthcare.
(Sources: AAMA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Oregon Society of Medical Assistants, Oregon Labor Market Information System)

Medial Assistant Programs in Oregon

Anthem College

Anthem College - Beaverton Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Programs Offered: Diploma | Medical Assisting, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Beaverton

Carrington College

Carrington College - Portland Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Programs Offered: Diploma | Medical Assisting, Dental Asst, Medical Admin Asst, Medical Asst / Limited X-Ray, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Veterinary Asst

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Portland

Concorde Career Institute

The Concorde Career Institute Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Programs Offered: Diploma | Medical Assisting, Dental Asst, Insurance Coding & Billing, Surgical Tech, Practical Nursing

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Portland

Everest College

The Everest College - Portland Campus Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Medical Assisting, Admin Medical Asst, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Portland

Everest Institute

The Everest Institute - Tigard Campus is accredited by the The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Programs Offered: Professional Licensing | Medical Assisting, Aromatherapy & Spa, Massage, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Tigard

Heald College

The Heald College - Portland Campus Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's | Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Medical Office Admin

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Portland

Pioneer Pacific College

Pioneer Pacific College is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's | Medical Assisting, Health Care Admin, Massage Therapy, Medical Asst with Limited X-Ray, Medical Claims & Billing Specialist

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Clackamas, Eugene/Springfield, Wilsonville, Health Career Institute

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. University of Phoenix offers all of their programs in the online format.

Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate | Gerontology, Health Admin, Health Care Admin, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Mgmt, Health Info Systems, Human Services/Mgmt, Long Term Care, Medical Records, Pharmacy Practice

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Various Campus Locations in OR

Medical Assisting Programs Offered Online in Oregon

Kaplan University - Online

The Kaplan University Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting degree program will prepare you online to become a professional medical assistant. It will also qualify you to seek national certification and licensing. The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board (CRB) of the American Association of Medial Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam, given by the American Association of Medical Assistants; or the Registered Medical Assistant exam, offered by the American Medical Technologists.* Recognized in all states.

Programs Offered: Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician

Herzing University Online

The Diploma and Associate's in Medical Assisting programs offered by Herzing University Online are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT).

Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's | Medical Assisting, Health Care, Health Information Management, Medical Billing & Insurance Coding, Medical Office Administration

Keiser University - E-Campus Online

At Keiser University, students are trained to care for patients and learn to perform tasks such as the preparation of exam rooms, taking vital signs, assistance with minor surgical procedures, giving injections, lab operations, X-Rays and much more. MA's are also trained to perform administrative tasks that deal with insurance companies, patient billing, records, appointments, and supply ordering. Students receive hands on clinical training at a health care facility in their community. The program at Keiser University is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT).

Programs Offered: AA in Medical Assisting

San Joaquin Valley College

The online Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC offers training that combines classroom instruction with laboratory experience to create an ideal opportunity for students not only to to learn, but to understand how to put to use what they have learned in a clinical setting. Upon completion of the certificate or Associate's programs, students are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam.

Programs Offered: Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate (Online) or Clinical Medical Assisting Associate's Degree (Online)

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. University of Phoenix offers all of their programs in the online format.

Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Online

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Certification or licensing is not legally required to work as a medical assistant in the state of Oregon, but gaining this extra training and voluntary certification would better prepare you for your job and give you a competitive edge in the job market over those without certification. Additionally, more and more healthcare employers are viewing this elective training as necessary and prefer to hire medical assistants with formal training. You can become a certified medical assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) either by completing a one-year certification program or by earning a two-year associate degree. Both are offered at many different technical, junior, and community colleges in the state. Online courses are also an option and the programs listed below have the necessary accreditation, which allows graduates to sit for the certification exam. It’s advisable that the program you choose be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), however, for RMA certification this is not required. You can find a list of current accredited programs below or on the website for CAAHEP. Medical assisting programs will provide training in administrative skills as well as clinical skills. Medical assistants have varied duties and will need to competently handle record keeping, billing, medical coding, and effectively communicate with patients, insurance companies, and other healthcare workers. Clinical training is also taught in these programs. Some of the duties that they need to be prepared for include taking vital signs, explaining treatment, helping physicians during exams, explaining procedures, administering medication or injections, and withdrawing blood or taking electrocardiograms. Once you have completed this training, you are qualified to register for and take the certification exam. This is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam that can be taken throughout the year. Passing that exam enables you to begin your job search as a CMA or RMA. There were approximately 7,540 medical assistants in Oregon in 2009, and the outlook for growth in this area is excellent. According the Oregon Labor Market Information System, there are over 300 projected new job openings for medical assistants each year through 2016. The mean salary for medical assistants in the state is $31,770, and the mean hourly rate is $15.28. This will vary depending on experience, skills, and place of employment. Salary will increase with experience or specialization, and is often higher in hospitals or larger outpatient clinics than it is in smaller offices. There is also an Oregon Society of Medical Assistants with six local chapters, which can be a great resource. Find the right accredited program for you listed below. Get started on your medical assistant training and a rewarding career in healthcare. (Sources: AAMA, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Oregon Society of Medical Assistants, Oregon Labor Market Information System) Medial Assistant Programs in Oregon Anthem College Anthem College - Beaverton Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Programs Offered: Diploma \| Medical Assisting, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Beaverton Carrington College Carrington College - Portland Campus is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Programs Offered: Diploma \| Medical Assisting, Dental Asst, Medical Admin Asst, Medical Asst / Limited X-Ray, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Veterinary Asst Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Portland Concorde Career Institute The Concorde Career Institute Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Programs Offered: Diploma \| Medical Assisting, Dental Asst, Insurance Coding & Billing, Surgical Tech, Practical Nursing Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Portland Everest College The Everest College - Portland Campus Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's \| Medical Assisting, Admin Medical Asst, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Portland Everest Institute The Everest Institute - Tigard Campus is accredited by the The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Programs Offered: Professional Licensing \| Medical Assisting, Aromatherapy & Spa, Massage, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Tigard Heald College The Heald College - Portland Campus Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's \| Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Medical Office Admin Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Portland Pioneer Pacific College Pioneer Pacific College is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's \| Medical Assisting, Health Care Admin, Massage Therapy, Medical Asst with Limited X-Ray, Medical Claims & Billing Specialist Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Clackamas, Eugene/Springfield, Wilsonville, Health Career Institute University of Phoenix University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. University of Phoenix offers all of their programs in the online format. Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate \| Gerontology, Health Admin, Health Care Admin, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Mgmt, Health Info Systems, Human Services/Mgmt, Long Term Care, Medical Records, Pharmacy Practice Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Various Campus Locations in OR Medical Assisting Programs Offered Online in Oregon Kaplan University - Online The Kaplan University Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting degree program will prepare you online to become a professional medical assistant. It will also qualify you to seek national certification and licensing. The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board (CRB) of the American Association of Medial Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant exam, given by the American Association of Medical Assistants; or the Registered Medical Assistant exam, offered by the American Medical Technologists.* Recognized in all states. Programs Offered: Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, and Pharmacy Technician Herzing University Online The Diploma and Associate's in Medical Assisting programs offered by Herzing University Online are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT). Programs Offered: Diploma, Associate's, Bachelor's \| Medical Assisting, Health Care, Health Information Management, Medical Billing & Insurance Coding, Medical Office Administration Keiser University - E-Campus Online At Keiser University, students are trained to care for patients and learn to perform tasks such as the preparation of exam rooms, taking vital signs, assistance with minor surgical procedures, giving injections, lab operations, X-Rays and much more. MA's are also trained to perform administrative tasks that deal with insurance companies, patient billing, records, appointments, and supply ordering. Students receive hands on clinical training at a health care facility in their community. The program at Keiser University is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), which means graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA). Graduates are also eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam administered by the American Medical Technologist Association (AMT). Programs Offered: AA in Medical Assisting San Joaquin Valley College The online Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC offers training that combines classroom instruction with laboratory experience to create an ideal opportunity for students not only to to learn, but to understand how to put to use what they have learned in a clinical setting. Upon completion of the certificate or Associate's programs, students are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant Exam. Programs Offered: Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate (Online) or Clinical Medical Assisting Associate's Degree (Online) University of Phoenix University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. University of Phoenix offers all of their programs in the online format. Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate \| Gerontology, Health Admin, Health Care Admin, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Mgmt, Health Info Systems, Human Services/Mgmt, Long Term Care, Medical Records, Pharmacy Practice Please Select a Campus to Learn More: Online Back to Top \| Medical Assistant Training by State