Our In Demand Career Spotlight Series focuses on careers in the medical and dental industries where demand for skilled workers outpaces supply. At ACI Medical & Dental School, you can be certified for these in demand careers in just four months, with the hands-on training, skills and credentials you’ll need for your new career.
In this month’s blog post, we will be discussing the Clinical Medical Assistant position.
What Does a Clinical Medical Assistant Do?
A Clinical Medical Assistant is a vital member of a healthcare team. Their role is to directly assist physicians, nurses, and other professionals with various patient care responsibilities.
Some of the daily responsibilities of a Clinical Medical Assistant may include:
- Assisting doctors in physical exams and minor surgeries.
- Taking patients’ vital signs, height and weight measurements.
- Dressing wounds and administering medications.
- Sterilizing medical instruments and preparing examination rooms.
- Performing EKGs and phlebotomy procedures.
- Other clinical procedures as required by the medical facility.
- A thorough understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical law and ethics, and HIPAA regulations.
The Job Outlook for Clinical Medical Assistants
Like many careers in the healthcare field, this position is growing quickly. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has stated that by 2034 there is an expected 12% increase in job growth for Clinical Medical Assistants, which is much higher than the average across all occupations. With our outstanding student rates, there has never been a better time to pursue this growing career at ACI Medical & Dental School!
Learn More About The Role Of Clinical Medical Assistants
Read some of our blog posts to learn more about the important work of Clinical Medical Assistants.
- How Long Is CCMA Training? A quick breakdown of CCMA program length, from classroom hours to clinical internships, plus what affects your timeline from start to certification.
- Medical Assistant Career Advancement: What Comes Next? Paths to grow beyond entry-level MA roles, including CCMA specialty skills, leadership tracks, and bridge options into nursing or physician roles.
- How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work? Typical weekly schedules for clinic and hospital settings, overtime considerations, and how shifts vary by employer and specialty.
- How Becoming A Medical Assistant Can Help Pre-Med Students Hands-on patient experience, provider shadowing, and clinical skills that strengthen med school applications and interviews.
- Cross-Training For Medical Assistants Why adding skills like phlebotomy, EKG, and Patient Care Technician workflows boosts employability and pay potential.
- Common Interview Questions for Clinical Medical Assistants The questions employers ask most, with guidance on crafting strong answers that highlight clinical competence and patient-first communication.
- What Is The Medical Assistant Dress Code? Learn about the standard Clinical Medical Assistant dress code, including scrubs, footwear, identification, do’s and don’ts, and more.
- 7 Places A Medical Assistant Can Work Learn about some of the common workplaces for a Clinical Medical Assistant, including doctor’s offices, hospitals, urgent care centers, and more.
Interested in Clinical Medical Assistant Training in New Jersey?
By completing our Medical Assistant Certification Program, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to take on the responsibilities of a Clinical Medical Assistant in just four months.
Students who complete our program will be Certified Clinical Medical Assistants through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Our program includes training for EKG, phlebotomy and patient care technician certifications.
Classes are starting soon! To learn more about this exciting new career opportunity and take the next step towards an in demand job in a growing industry, contact us today.
