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Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute - San Antonio, TX
Pima Medical Institute has become a trusted provider of quality education in the western United States. Its students are respected as some of the most qualified professionals in their fields, and are often employed at preferred hospitals, clinics and facilities in their communities.
Pima Medical Institute now offers a hybrid education option for select programs. Our hybrid experience features a mix of structured, remote, online education combined with hands-on lab practice and features flexibility to balance personal and professional obligations. You’ll receive hands-on learning in real-world classrooms and online learning led by instructors with years of experience in their fields.
Hybrid students enjoy support services like mental health resources, tutoring and help with externship placement, just like our traditional on-campus students.
Each year, thousands of students like you find success at Pima Medical Institute and reach their career goals.
A medical assistant supports the work of the physician, by working directly with the healthcare team and patient. Medical assistants work side-by-side with doctors, nurses and others on the healthcare team, treating patients from newborns to senior citizens. They demonstrate a blend of varied skills including administrative, technical, communication and interpersonal abilities.
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and providing medications to people. They also assist in providing other healthcare products and perform various other duties that a pharmacist may need help with. The pharmacy technician’s skills and responsibilities enable them to improve patient experiences and ensure optimal efficiency in a pharmacy setting.
Pharmacy technicians are the liaisons between medical professionals, doctors, pharmacists, insurance companies and patients. They’re crucial in pharmacy settings because they have the knowledge needed to work with patients regarding their medications while also performing administrative tasks when needed. Their job involves:
- Mixing intravenous solutions
- Counting tablets and labeling bottles
- Receiving electronic prescriptions from medical offices
- Handling computer order entry of prescriptions
- Receiving written prescriptions and requests for patient refills
- Verifying complete and accurate prescriptions
- Taking inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Completing patient purchase transactions using point-of-sale systems
6550 First Park Ten Blvd
San Antonio,