You’re the type of person who likes to help others. You’re organized. And you know how to get things done. Well, that’s good news. The healthcare industry is growing and now is a great time to train to be a medical administrative assistant.
As a UMA medical administrative assistant student online, you’ll learn how to help keep the healthcare system moving forward. You’ll learn how to greet patients and get them checked in, schedule appointments, assist with patient insurance claims, medical coding, and day-to-day office procedures. If a career in a medical office setting and supporting people, processes and procedures sounds good to you, we should talk.
Earning an associate degree from UMA may impact your future by making you stand out to employers and providing you with a strong educational platform to pursue a new career. The healthcare field is adding 1.9 million new jobs from 2018 to 2028. Let us help you gain the job skills needed to work in healthcare so you are prepared to seek some of the new jobs in this growing field.1
Our programs include 24/7 tech support that helps you become comfortable with computers and in the online classroom. Receive guidance from your instructors and learn what it takes to pursue a career in the fast growing healthcare industry.1 Outside the classroom, our career services team gets you interview ready so you can pursue your new career.
According to independent research published by Georgetown University, associate degree holders on average earn $400,000 more over their lifetimes compared to the earnings for someone with just a high school diploma.2 An associate degree can open doors to lifelong learning and set the groundwork for future promotions. Let UMA help you change your future.
UMA has two tracks for healthcare career training in Medical Administrative Assistant:
Classes at UMA help prepare you to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam. If you meet eligibility requirements and pass this exam, you’ll become certified which can help you stand out as an applicant. This certification is considered an addition to the training you receive at UMA and is not required to graduate. Ultimate Medical Academy has a team in place, ready to help you focus on exam-relevant material and tutor you in areas where you might need extra help.
Medical administrative assistants with a diploma or degree can pursue entry-level positions as a medical secretary, receptionist, customer service representative, front office staff, office assistant and more. Working environments include physician’s offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Employment in this field is projected to grow 16% (faster than average) from 2018 to 2028.3
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How long is the degree program? 18 months (may vary according to individual student).
| Typical Required Courses: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 2.5 Credits |
| Introduction to Healthcare Communication | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Medical Administrative Assisting | 4 Credits |
| Medical Terminology | 4 Credits |
| Medical Law, Ethics, and Records Management | 4 Credits |
| Medical Transcription | 3 Credits |
| Diagnostic Coding for MAA/MOBS | 4 Credits |
| Procedural Coding for MAA/MOBS | 4 Credits |
| Healthcare Reimbursement and Claim Cycle | 2.5 Credits |
| Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I | 4 Credits |
| Student Success | 1 Credit |
| Career Success | 2 Credits |
| Computer Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| Interpersonal Professional Communications | 3 Credits |
| Patient Relations | 3 Credits |
| Total | 47 Credits |
| Typical General Education Courses: | |
| English Composition | 3 Credits |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 3 Credits |
| College Math | 3 Credits |
| General Biology | 3 Credits |
| Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Total | 15 Credits |
| Program Total | 62 Credits |
How long is the diploma program? 11 months (may vary according to individual student).
Please see the UMA Catalog for required courses in your state.| Typical Required Courses: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 2.5 Credits |
| Introduction to Healthcare Communication | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Medical Administrative Assisting | 4 Credits |
| Medical Terminology | 4 Credits |
| Medical Law, Ethics, and Records Management | 4 Credits |
| Medical Transcription | 3 Credits |
| Diagnostic Coding for MAA/MOBS | 4 Credits |
| Procedural Coding for MAA/MOBS | 4 Credits |
| Healthcare Reimbursement and Claim Cycle | 2.5 Credits |
| Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I | 4 Credits |
| Student Success | 1 Credit |
| Career Success | 2 Credits |
| Program Total | 38 Credits |
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1http://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/projections-occupation.htm 2Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, The College Payoff, 2014,https://cew.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/collegepayoff-summary.pdf 3http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Office-and-Administrative-Support/Secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm#tab-6 4According to research conducted by UMA comparing a variety of career schools with similar programs.
