Medical Assistant Program

Medical Assisting students have the opportunity to learn hands-on in a real healthcare setting

Get the Skills to Become a Qualified Medical Assistant in Maine

Programs:  Clinical Medical Assistant I and Clinical Medical Assistant II

  • Full & Part Time Programs Available
  • Hands-On Training in both Administrative and Medical Assistant duties
  • FLEX-TRAIN – Work at your own pace – customize your schedule to fit your life

Prepare to Pursue a Rewarding Career as an Important Member of the Medical Community

Medical Assistants play an important role in our medical system. Professionals in this field perform both Administrative and Clinical tasks to keep a medical office running smoothly. Medical Assistants interact with a wide variety of people in a pleasant office environment and they have the satisfaction of knowing their job helps others to live well.

Administrative Training: The Medical Administration portion of the training involves Computer Applications, Coding & Billing, Office Procedures, the role of the Clinical Medical Assistant, and more.

Hands-On Instruction: Our Lab portion of this program provides hands-on lab and lecture training in the procedures and skills necessary to assist physicians.

The best way to see if NTI is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. You can tour our facilities, and meet with both students and instructors. Book a Tour Now or Get more info.

Potential Career Opportunities of Trained Clinical Medical Assistants

Individuals with our Maine-based Medical Assisting training may pursue a variety of entry-level medical positions, including:

  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Medical Receptionist
  • Medical Insurance Billing
  • Medical Records Specialist

Professionals in this field work in physicians’ offices, outpatient care centers, hospitals, chiropractors, nursing homes, and more.

“NTI not only set me up for success but they gave me the confidence I needed to enter the field of medicine. With the help from the NTI instructors and staff, I have since found the perfect job that will allow me to use all of my clinical skills NTI has given me. NTI is definitely a school I will recommend to others”
– Carly Sinyard – NTI Graduate

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Becoming a Confident Medical Professional

As a graduate of this program, you’ll enter the professional world with self-confidence, secure in the knowledge that you have the necessary skills to serve patients and impress prospective employers. In this program you’ll learn important medical services and skills, including:

  • Legal Aspects
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Billing
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Assisting Skills
  • Professional Development for Allied Health
  • The Microcomputer and its Applications
  • Pharmacology for Allied Health
  • Medical Coding
  • Business Writing

Professional Externship Opportunities*

Healthcare is a “hands on” profession and there is no better way to learn it than by actually performing it. That’s why as a student in the NTI Clinical Medical Assistant program, you may qualify to take part in a professional externship experience. An externship is a great way to gain real world job experience and get a feel for your new career after you complete the program and meet the school’s graduation criteria.

As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared to take the exam to achieve National Certification. National Certification is recognized throughout the industry and lets employers know how capable you are.

Full & Part-Time Schedule Options – Choose the Program that Works Best for You

Is a Career in Medical Assisting Right for You? Find Out! Take the "NTI Medical Assistant Career Readiness Quiz"

This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Medical Assistant career training readiness score now >>

Is Medical Assisting Right For You? Get More Info…

For more information on this career and to explore whether training as a professional Clinical Medical Assistant at Northeast Technical Institute is right for you, fill out the form on the side of this page to receive free career and program information right away.

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To speak to a friendly and knowledgeable NTI Career Advisor, call us at 1-800-447-1151. Ask about coming in for a free tour of the campus nearest you. See for yourself what career training from NTI is all about, and how this could be the change you’ve been looking for.

Clinical Medical Assistant Training and School in ME.

* Externship not guaranteed

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*This program is offered at the following NTI campuses: Scarborough, Bangor, Lewiston

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