Medical Assisting

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in Medical Assisting

Medical Assistants keep doctor’s offices running smoothly. Delivering care has never been more rewarding, especially at Saddleback, where medical assistant grads are increasing their earnings by 65% and more. The program offers three tracks in administrative, clinical, and comprehensive medical assistant training.

Medical Assistants have excellent prospects, with job opportunities in the sector growing by 29% annually. In particular, professionals with certifications and expertise in electronic health records are finding themselves in unprecedented demand.

Potential Salaries

$25,080 - $116,080

Per Year

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Potential Careers

Medical Assistant

Health Services Manager

Medical Records Technician

Medical Equipment Preparer

Hiring Companies

Heritage Healthcare

Cedars-Sinai

DaVita Medical Group

Many More!

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Are Medical Assistant grads really in demand?

Yes! Health care professionals are in demand in Orange County. Here are a few of the many careers and their average salaries.

Medical Assistant - $36,080

Medical Secretary - $41,360

Medical Records Technician - $47,030

Medical Equipment Preparer - $46,050

Medical and Health Services Manager (w/ further education) - $116,080

What degrees and/or certificates are offered at Saddleback?

Saddleback College’s Medical Assistant program offers three certificates of achievement and one occupational skills award in this in-demand field.

For more information about these programs, you can also visit the main Saddleback website’s Medical Assistant page.

Administrative Medical Assistant (Certificate of Achievement)
Clinical Medical Assistant (Certificate of Achievement)
Comprehensive Medical Assistant (Certificate of Achievement)
Medical Insurance Billing (Occupational Skills Award)

Which regional employers are hiring?

St. Joseph Health / Covenant Health * Heritage Healthcare * MemorialCare Medical Foundation * Planned Parenthood * UnitedHealth Group * DaVita Medical Group * Cedars-Sinai * Providence Health & Services * Scripps Coastal Medical Center * Concentra * UCLA Health * And Many More! *

Can I contact the department or faculty?

The Medical Assistant Department (HS 235) can be contacted at (949) 582-4701.

Susan White, RN, MSN, CAPA, Department Chair - (949) 582-4912

Chelsey Tyson, BS, Program Specialist - (949) 582-4973

What is the cost to complete the program and is financial aid available?

Saddleback College is proud to be Orange County’s premier provider of low-cost career education. See the 2019 Cost of Education Statement for the most recent information on cost of attendance.

For financial aid, visit the Student Financial Assistance & Scholarship Office online, for details on financial assistance sources, including grants, loans, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and more!

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