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6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

CMAA

CERTIFICATIONS

$2,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

*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 are the backbone of healthcare facilities because they manage the daily operations including staffing, efficiency, and finance. Depending on your role, the job duties of Medical Administrative Assistants vary but may include:

  • Maintaining health records
  • Coordinating staff schedules
  • Managing finances and budget
  • Ensuring the facility is following healthcare laws and regulations

Where Does A Medical Administrative Assistant Work?

Medical Administrative Assistants work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, urgent care centers, geriatric, maternity and pediatric offices as well as outpatient units. The daily role of an administration professional will include data processing, billing and coding as well as frequent communication with patients and insurance companies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administration Assistant & Integrated Electronic Health Records

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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 

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Health Unit Coordinator

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

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

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 

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?​

Many employers offer education assistance programs with tuition reimbursement. Schedule a call with an enrollment advisor to learn more. 
 

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Program & Tuition Cost
$2,000 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

MEET YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST!

April is your Professional Development Specialist.  She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed!  Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, The Center for Professional Development with Pacific Union College and how to achieve your professional goals!

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 are highly organized individuals who have excellent critical thinking skills, are able to effectively multitask and are both independent and flexible.

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. 

Interested In Another Program?

The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College located in Angwin, California, provides the highest quality training in order to best serve students and surrounding communities. Our specialized career training programs provide up-to-date and in-demand skills, preparation and certification, ensuring that everyone who completes our programs is of the highest caliber.

View Pacific Union's Degree Programs

In addition to our certificate programs, The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College offers traditional college degrees with more than 100 academic options. View our degrees. 

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