Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) + Medical Terminology (Voucher Included)

Overview

Ready to enter an in-demand field? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow by 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job. This online Certified Medical Administrative Assistant + Medical Terminology course will teach you medical terminology and how to become a valuable member of the healthcare team as an administrative medical assistant who handles a broad range of duties and is a skilled multitasker who directs the flow of patients through an office.

This online Certified Medical Administrative Assistant + Medical Terminology course will teach you medical terminology and how to become a valuable member of the healthcare team as an administrative medical assistant who handles a broad range of duties and is a skilled multitasker who directs the flow of patients through an office. Adequate patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and provide a positive experience for the patient.

Their duties include maintaining the reception area, welcoming patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, gathering demographic information, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorizations, collecting copayments, and communicating via the phone and patient portal. This online medical administrative assistant course will prepare you for positions working alongside medical providers performing these administrative duties.

Medical terminology is the language of medicine— In this online medical terminology class, you will study word parts and the structures and functions of the human body. You will also study disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.

Upon completing this course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This online medical administrative assistant certification course includes a voucher that covers the fee for the exam. The course also includes an opportunity to participate in unpaid work experience.

Disclaimer: To qualify for the work experience applications process, students must successfully complete the online course and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the work experience application process does not guarantee a placement. However, affiliated partnerships increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches student needs. COVID may be affecting the capacity of availability in your area. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process 2 weeks prior to completing courses.

What you will learn

• Learn what is required to succeed as a Medical Administrative Assistant
• Master multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records and corresponding with patients
• Learn best financial practices for a medical center
• Master the fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
• Understand the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes
• Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
• Discuss the various administrative job duties of a medical assistant
• Recognize the importance of professional certification

How you will benefit

• Jump-start your career in the medical field
• Learn how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry
• Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
• Professionalism represents the type of behavior that demonstrates your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers
• The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing administrative tasks under the direction of the provider.
• An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified.
• Prepared for certification shows that the medical assistant has met certain educational requirements and has committed to continuing their education going forward.