Career Training at SJVC’s Madera College Campus

Clinical Medical Assisting

As a Clinical Medical Assistant, you will work with patients, physicians, and other medical office staff by completing a wide range of clinical and administrative tasks. The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC’s Madera campus allows you to learn basic skills, such as:

• Taking patient vitals
• Updating patient records
• Scheduling appointments
• Preparing patients for exams
• Administering injections and medications

For more information on skills and responsibilities check out our guide to becoming a medical assistant in California. 

Pursue a career in Clinical Medical Assisting by earning a Certificate of Completion in as little as nine months or an Associate of Science Degree in as few as 15 months at one of our nearby campuses or online. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to sit for the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exam offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

SJVC prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. Graduates may qualify for other certifications depending upon location and placement requirements. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

Medical Office Administration

Becoming a Medical Office Administrator means that you get a chance to support the needs of a healthcare facility, whether it’s processing insurance claims or maintaining patient records. Enrolling in SJVC’s Medical Office Administration program at Madera will give you the hands-on training and technical skills needed to advance your career. Take charge of your future by earning a Certificate of Completion in as few as nine months or an Associate of Science Degree in as few as fifteen months! You can earn these credentials at your local campus or online.

SJVC prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. Graduates may qualify for other certifications depending upon location and placement requirements.

Business Office Administration

Business Office Administration skills are necessary for almost every profession, from big corporations and nonprofits to start-up companies and organizations. SJVC’s Business Office Administration program in Madera offers students the basic foundations needed for an entry-level position. Students can expect to learn job functions like: 

• Scheduling
• Bookkeeping
• Inventory management
• Computer applications
• Written and oral communication
• Customer service or client relations

If you’re interested in starting a career in Business Office Administration, enroll today and earn a Certificate of Completion in as few as eight months or an Associate Degree in as little as fifteen months. Get your job-ready credentials at a nearby campus or online.