Medical Administrative Assistant Training

Online Certificate

Medical Administrative Assistant Certification Training Course

Start a Career as a Medical Administrative Assistant

4-6 Months*

To Complete

8-10 Hours

Weekly Commitment

Anytime

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Program Details

Curriculum

Careers

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FAQ

What Is a Medical Administrative Assistant?

A Medical Administrative Assistant helps keep healthcare offices organized and running smoothly. These professionals support patients and healthcare teams by scheduling appointments, managing medical records, handling billing and insurance information, answering phones, and completing other essential administrative tasks.

Medical administrative assistants may work in doctors鈥� offices, clinics, outpatient facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.

Become a Medical Administrative Assistant

The 100% online Medical Administrative Assistant program from 绿奴天花板 introduces you to the administrative, communication, and technology skills used in today鈥檚 healthcare offices.

Through flexible online coursework, you will explore medical terminology, patient communication, scheduling, health insurance, billing and coding procedures, medical records, practice finances, and healthcare law and ethics. Upon completing the program, you will be better prepared to pursue an entry-level administrative position in a healthcare setting or build upon your current healthcare experience.

You will learn

Patient Scheduling and Communication

Medical Records Management

Healthcare Billing and Insurance

Medical Office Technology

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with common software applications
Proficiency in English

Key Course Features

Expert-led, video based training
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fees

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Topics You鈥檒l Learn in the Online Medical Administrative Assistant Program

Upon completing the online Medical Administrative Assistant program, you will be equipped with the knowledge to:

Understand the healthcare industry and expectations for healthcare professionals
Apply interpersonal and patient communication techniques
Schedule appointments and complete general medical office duties
Use technology in a healthcare environment
Apply basic medical terminology
Manage medical records and maintain patient confidentiality
Initiate medical records for new patients and file reports appropriately
Follow HIPAA procedures and understand patients鈥� rights
Complete basic medical accounting tasks

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What Can You Do With an
Online Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate?

Medical administrative assistants help healthcare organizations manage the important office responsibilities that support patients and providers. Depending on the employer and position, their work may include greeting patients, coordinating schedules, maintaining health records, processing insurance information, and supporting medical billing.

Careers to Explore

As a graduate of this program, you may be prepared to pursue entry-level positions such as:

Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Office Assistant
Patient Services Representative
Medical Records Clerk
Medical Billing Assistant
Healthcare Administrative Assistant

Demand is Steady for Medical Administrative Assistants

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical secretaries and administrative assistants reached 749,500 nationally in May 2023 鈥� up from 656,640 just two years earlier.** Feel confident you're gaining relevant skills and tools to enter a growing field with plenty of opportunities.

Job and Externship Placement Services

Students who successfully complete the program and pass a background check and drug screening will receive access to Ready to Work Job and Externship Placement Services at no additional cost.

These services can help eligible graduates explore opportunities to gain practical experience or begin pursuing employment. Access to placement services does not guarantee an externship or job placement.

Get Certified as a Medical Administrative Assistant and
Stand Out to Employers

Upon successfully completing your online Medical Administrative Assistant courses, you will have the option to pursue national or industry-recognized certification. The program can help prepare you for certification exams that may support your pursuit of entry-level employment, including:

Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC)

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

You will receive one complimentary voucher for this certification exam.

How Much Does a Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Cost?

$2,000

Total Tuition

Connect with an admissions representative to explore payment plans available to you.

Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date.

Frequently Asked Questions

A medical administrative assistant supports the day-to-day operation of a healthcare office. Responsibilities may include greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling appointments, updating medical records, processing insurance information, assisting with billing, and communicating with healthcare professionals. Specific duties vary by employer.

The program is designed to be completed in approximately 4鈥�6 months* when completed in normal time. Because the coursework is online, you can work through the material on a schedule that fits your other responsibilities.

No previous healthcare experience is required. The program introduces foundational concepts such as medical terminology, healthcare procedures, patient communication, records management, and medical billing.

After successfully completing the program, you may choose to pursue the National Workforce Career Association Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC) or the National Healthcareer Association Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) credential.

Certification is separate from program completion. Students must meet the certifying organization鈥檚 eligibility requirements and pass the applicable exam to become certified.

Graduates may pursue entry-level opportunities in doctors鈥� offices, clinics, outpatient facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Potential job titles include medical administrative assistant, medical office assistant, medical secretary, medical receptionist, and patient services representative.

Available positions and employer requirements vary. Program completion does not guarantee employment.

Accreditation & Licensed Certifying Bodies

绿奴天花板鈥檚 Medical Administrative Assistant program can help prepare students to pursue certification through the National Workforce Career Association or National Healthcareer Association.

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