Hire Medical Assistants from Charter College
Looking for Dependable, Patient-Focused Medical Assistants?
Charter College’s Medical Assistant Certificate program prepares students for fast-paced healthcare environments with a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and real-world externships. Whether you’re looking to hire qualified entry-level medical assistants or are able to serve as a clinical externship site, our program offers you new and able candidates ready to support your team.
Why Employers Choose Charter College Medical Assistant Graduates
Focused on Real-World Skills
Charter’s curriculum blends clinical and administrative training, so students are ready to support physicians and healthcare teams in multiple settings. From assisting with exams to handling insurance billing, our graduates are trained to multitask with accuracy and compassion.
Courses Designed Around Healthcare Demands
Our Medical Assistant program includes coursework in:
• Specimen collection, pharmacology, and cardiac care
• Electronic health records, billing, and coding
• Medical office emergencies and compliance in healthcare
Students also develop a deep foundation in medical terminology, communication, and professionalism.
Extensive Hands-On Experience
Before graduation, every student completes a 160-hour externship in a medical facility (WA/NM) and 180-hour externship in a medical facility for all other states, where they perform entry-level clinical and administrative tasks under supervision. This real-world training ensures they’re ready to contribute immediately upon hire.
Prepared for Certification
Students are trained to sit for a National Certification Exam such as NCCT, NHA, or CMA. This means they understand current healthcare standards and are aligned with national expectations for competency and safety.
Trained in Communication and Professionalism
Our Medical Assistants are trained to build rapport with patients, coordinate with clinical teams, and handle sensitive information. Charter College emphasizes soft skills throughout the program, preparing graduates for effective collaboration in today’s medical offices.
Host a Medical Assistant Extern
Healthcare facilities can partner with Charter College as clinical externship sites. These placements allow students to gain vital experience while offering your team extra support.
Benefits of Becoming a Clinical Site:
• Observe and evaluate future hires firsthand
• Contribute to training the next generation of medical assistants
• Help strengthen the local healthcare workforce

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Ready to Hire or Host?
Let’s connect. Whether you’re hiring for your team or want to support students through externship opportunities, Charter College is ready to collaborate.
Fill out the form or call 888-200-9942 to discuss your medical assisting staffing needs.
