Medical Administrative Assistant - Health Science Associate

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Ultimate Medical Academy’s Medical Administrative Assistant Associate program can be completed in as few as 18 months and prepares you to manage the day-to-day operations of a busy medical practice. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects between 2000 and 2010, the fastest growing occupations with plentiful job openings are those often requiring workers with an associate degree.

In addition to a complementary curriculum of general education and elective courses, students in the Medical Administrative Assistant Associate program will train to:

• Process healthcare claims and medical records.
• Code medical and surgical procedures.
• Apply customer service concepts and principles in providing quality care.
• Develop a plan and identify tools for career success.
• Learn medical transcription software used in the field.

Associate degree program graduates may have greater earning potential, immediately or over time, as well as, potential increases in employment opportunities. Opportunities for Medical Administrative Assistants are available at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities.

Medical Administrative Assistant Associate program students also prepare to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Specialist (CMAS) exam.

Upon graduation, you’ll receive a diploma and be qualified to seek employment. In the period leading up to graduation, UMA’s Career Services department will work with you to find potential job opportunities that fit your skills and goals with one of our many partners in the healthcare field.

Start a career in the growing healthcare industry with Ultimate Medical Academy. Contact UMA today!

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