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Medical Assistants

Explore Networking Opportunities with United Career Institute

Calling all current and future practical nurses and medical assistants! Are you aware of the hiring events in the area? United Career Institute networks with several employers in the area to stay up to date on any upcoming career fairs or hiring events. ProMedica Senior Care in Greentree recently hosted a Nursing Hiring Event on … Read more

UCI Online Now Offering Online Medical Assisting Program

UCI Online is now offering an Online Medical Assisting program based in the Pittsburgh area. Students who enroll in this exciting new online medical assisting training have the opportunity to prepare for a new career while balancing school, family, work, and life. This exciting new program offers students the ability to attend medical assisting classes … Read more

Primary Health and Wellness – Externship Highlight

United Career Institute Irwin has teamed up with multiple hospitals and offices in the area to provide hands-on, real-world experiences for the externship component of our Medical Assisting program, including Primary Health and Wellness Centers (PHWC). This family practice office was established in 1995 and had offices in Greensburg and Irwin, making it a convenient … Read more

Kelly Shriver – Staff Highlight

United Career Institute Mt. Braddock is excited to introduce you to our new Allied Health Programs Director, Kelly Shriver! Kelly oversees all allied health programs, including Medical Billing/Administration, Medical Assisting, and Clinical Medical Assistant (our 12-month diploma program.) Though Kelly is new to the United Mt. Braddock family, she has been a part of the … Read more

What Is the Difference Between a MA and LPN?

Many people dream of starting a career in the healthcare industry, and maybe you are one of them. The healthcare field is continuing to grow, and the different types of available jobs are also increasing. When you work in healthcare, you have the chance to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them when … Read more

Anna Mascara – Student Highlight

Anna Mascara is one of United Career Institute’s ambitious, young, medical assisting students. She started attending classes at the Irwin campus in May of 2020. She tried taking classes at a local community college before enrolling at United, but said she had a horrible experience when she was there and it just was not a … Read more