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Medical Administrative Assistant

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6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

$2,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment plan available to you.

What Does a Medical Administrative Assistant Do?

Medical Administrative Assistants have many different responsibilities in a healthcare setting, assisting in everything from monitoring compliance to patient relations.

Once completing the Medical Administrative Assistant  program, students will have a solid understanding of human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and a healthcare setting’s best practices. As part of their skills, they will also participate in transcriptions, electronic health record audits, patient information collection, and communication management.

Where Do Medical Administrative Assistants Work?

Medical Administrative Assistants are an essential part of every healthcare facility and work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and private practice offices. The daily role of a coordinator will include frequent collaboration with other healthcare professionals, along with extensive communication with patients and families.

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Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBook: Health Unit Coordinating

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR

Outcomes

The demand for medical administrative assistants will continue to grow rapidly, especially as the healthcare field expands to meet the rising needs of the population. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment is expected to climb faster than other occupations, averaging a 10% increase over the next decade. 

Upon certificate completion, medical administrative assistant students will have a thorough understanding of human anatomy, medical terminology, patient processes, and electronic health records. 

Skills Learned

Students in the medical administrative assistant program will spend 4-6 months completing a comprehensive curriculum in order to master the expertise needed to successfully launch their healthcare administration career. Some of the skills gained include: 

  • Effective communication strategies in a healthcare setting 
  • Electronic record monitoring and auditing 
  • Transcription and charting functions 
  • Understanding of medical terminology and human anatomy 
  • Executing clinical and non-clinical functions 

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JOB POSSIBILITIES

Medical Administrative Assistant 

Health Unit Coordinator 

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Upon completion of the certificate, students will be prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. 

ISSUING AUTHORITY

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CMAA

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant 

Earning this national certification demonstrates to future employers that you have mastered the skills and knowledge necessary to work successfully as a Medical Administrative Assistant 

Medical Administrative Assistant Registration

In addition to the following payment options, we offer special corporate volume pricing. Visit the Corporate page for details.

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

Pay for your training with an education loan through Meritize.

Complete the course registration process to reserve your seat using one of these options.

 

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?​

Many employers offer education assistance programs. Download the brochures to show your employer the benefit of upskilling their employees.

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$4,000 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

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FAQ

Students will complete the comprehensive online certificate over 4 to 6 months. The certificate is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7. 

Ideal candidates for this online program have excellent communication and critical thinking skills, are able to effectively multitask and are independent self-starters who can make decisions quickly.

Medical Administrative Assistants pivot in many directions every day. In addition to supporting physicians and staff, they also assist with processing admissions, transfers and discharges, maintaining medical records and assisting with unit clerical functions. 

Medical Administrative Assistants often use this training as a steppingstone to other healthcare opportunities, including Unit Clerk, Patient Access Coordinator, Monitor Technician or Scheduling Coordinator. 

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