Online Certificate

Medical Administrative Assistant

As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you’ll work to promote seamless operations and exceptional patient care in your organization. This role is in great demand, and you can start your new career in as little as 4 months.

This Program Is a Great Fit For

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Working Adults

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Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

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Recent High School Graduates

About the Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate

Course length

4-6 months

Weekly time commitment

20 hours

Tuition

$2,000*

The Medical Administrative Assistant certificate program equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in administrative roles within the healthcare industry. The program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including the fundamentals of medical assisting, interpersonal communication, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, appointment scheduling, medical records management, and practice finances.

With an emphasis on practical application, learners will gain the tools and skills necessary to obtain an administrative medical assistant position or advance in their current healthcare careers. The curriculum is designed to deliver a well-rounded introduction to medical administration, equipping learners with the expertise to contribute meaningfully to the complex and ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

  • National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Medical Administrative Assistant Certification (MAAC)
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Regional Data (Ohio)

An early-career medical administrative assistant working in Ohio could make as much as $61,860 per year.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Career Paths 

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Medical Administrative Assistant

2

Health Unit Coordinator

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Medical Office Assistant

4

Medical Admissions Coordinator

5

Patient Services Coordinator

How Much Does a Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Cost?

We believe higher education should be accessible to everyone. You can choose to pay in full or enroll in a convenient payment plan. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment options available to you.

Total cost of program

$2,000*

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

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Is This Certificate Right For Me? 

  • Circle icon Do you have a keen interest in healthcare and an innate drive to help others?
  • Circle icon Are you searching for a career path that lets you join the workforce in a relatively short amount of time?
  • Circle icon Are you eager to acquire hands-on skills and apply them in a healthcare environment?
  • Circle icon Can you thrive in a dynamic setting, where adaptability and quick thinking are key?
  • Circle icon Does the idea of working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals excite you?
  • Circle icon Are you meticulous, with a knack for working with data, managing records or handling administrative tasks?