Medical Administrative Assistant Program Online

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Medical Administrative Assistant Training Online

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.

Why should I earn my associate degree from UMA?

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 start a new career. Let us help you gain the job skills needed to work in healthcare so you are prepared to seek some of the 4 million new jobs that are projected through 2022.¹

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 start a career in the fast growing healthcare industry.¹ Outside the classroom, our career services team gets you interview ready so you can start your new career.

According to independent research published by Georgetown University, associate degree graduates earn an average of $400,000 of additional earnings over their lifetime.² An associate degree can open doors to lifelong learning and set the groundwork for future promotions. Let UMA help you change your future.

Helping you prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

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.

Job outlook for medical administrative assistant.

Medical administrative assistants with a diploma or degree may 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 21 percent from 2014 to 2024.³

Which program is right for you? Try our fun and informal personality quiz for inspiration.

Medical Administrative Assistant Online Courses

How long is the degree program? 17 months (may vary according to individual student).

Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science (Arkansas residents only) in Health Sciences – Medical Administrative Assistant

Required Courses:
Introduction to Medical Administrative Assisting	4.5 Credits
Principles of Management and Information Systems	4.5 Credits
Medical Law & Ethics and Records Management	4.5 Credits
Accounting and Medical Practice Management Systems	4.5 Credits
Medical Terminology and Transcription	4.5 Credits
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Medical Coding I	5.5 Credits
Medical Coding II	4.5 Credits
Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health Profession	3.5 Credits
Total	36 Credits
General Education Courses:*
English Composition	3 Credits
English Composition II**	3 Credits
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving	3 Credits
College Math	3 Credits
General Biology	3 Credits
Sociology	3 Credits
Total	15 Credits
Total for Arkansas Residents*	18 Credits
Electives:
Accounting for Managers***	3 Credits
Introduction to Healthcare Computer Information Systems**	3 Credits
Interpersonal Professional Communications	3 Credits
Local, National and International Events	3 Credits
Psychology	3 Credits
Working with People***	3 Credits
Patient Relations***	3 Credits
Ecology	3 Credits
Diversity in the Workplace	3 Credits
Total	9 Credits
Total for Arkansas Residents*	6 Credits
Program Total	60 Credits

*Arkansas Residents - The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has requirements for coursework that are not contained in UMA programs for other states. Therefore, Arkansas residents must meet program requirements that are slightly different. These courses are required for residents of Arkansas.

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code § 6-61-301.

**Required Course for Arkansas residents

***Minnesota Residents - Ultimate Medical Academy is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections §136A.61-136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Minnesota students will NOT be able to use the courses indicated above to satisfy the General Education/Elective requirements for UMA programs.

Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma

How long is the diploma program? 10 months (may vary according to individual student).

Required Courses:
Introduction to Medical Administrative Assisting	4.5 Credits
Principles of Management and Information Systems	4.5 Credits
Medical Law & Ethics and Records Management	4.5 Credits
Accounting and Medical Practice Management Systems	4.5 Credits
Medical Terminology and Transcription	4.5 Credits
Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health Profession	3.5 Credits
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Medical Coding I	5.5 Credits
Medical Coding II	4.5 Credits
Program Total	36 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Administrative Assistant

What is a medical administrative assistant?

What is a medical administrative assistant?

The person who greets you at the front desk of a doctor’s office or other healthcare provider might have an education similar to a medical administrative assistant. This person provides office administrative support for a healthcare provider. One common job title for this career is medical secretary.

What does a medical administrative assistant do?

What does a medical administrative assistant do?

Medical administrative assistant duties may include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, filing insurance claims, and answering incoming calls. Day-to-day office functions are part of a medical administrative assistant’s tasks.

I want to be a medical office assistant. Can I do that with this program?

I want to be a medical office assistant. Can I do that with this program?

Yes. The UMA Medical Administrative Assistant program will prepare you to apply for a position as medical office assistant. You may want to consider our Medical Office and Billing Specialist program too.

Does a medical administrative assistant perform patient care?

Does a medical administrative assistant perform patient care?

No. Medical administrative assistants do not take patient’s blood pressure, give injections or perform any other patient care. Those duties would be performed by a medical assistant, nursing assistant or similar position.

Wondering how to become a medical administrative assistant?

Wondering how to become a medical administrative assistant?

You’ll need medical administrative assistant training which includes teaching you how to perform typical office duties for a doctor’s office or other healthcare provider. In addition to completing career training, you may choose to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam to become certified.

Do I have to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) to work?

Do I have to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) to work?

No. You do not have to become certified in order to work as a medical administrative assistant. However, passing the CMAA exam to become certified may help you stand out in the field as an applicant. To learn more, see the above section entitled, “Helping you prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.”

What’s it like to take medical administrative assistant courses online?

What’s it like to take medical administrative assistant courses online?

Online courses with UMA are designed to be flexible, so you can train for your career on your own schedule. Complete your classwork in the morning, at lunch, or in the middle of the night. It’s up to you. And UMA is here to help you every step of the way with online tutoring, live learning labs, a mobile app, a student-friendly online library, 24/7 tech support and more. Visit the UMA Online page to learn more.

What kind of medical administrative assistant courses would I take?

What kind of medical administrative assistant courses would I take?

UMA medical administrative assistant courses include: Introduction to Medical Administrative Assisting, Medical Terminology and Transcription, Medical Coding II and more. To see a complete list of courses for medical administrative assistant, see the courses sections above.

Is there a difference between medical administrative assistant schools?

Is there a difference between medical administrative assistant schools?

Absolutely. While the basic training may be similar between schools that offer medical administrative assistant programs, UMA is pleased to offer a list of student services, all included in our competitively priced tuition.⁴ UMA is a school that offers medical administrative assistant training programs which include one-on-one tutoring, help with writing your resume, job interview coaching and job search assistance.

How long does it take to become a medical administrative assistant?

How long does it take to become a medical administrative assistant?

Our medical administrative assistant associate degree program may be completed in 17 months (may vary according to individual student).

How much does a medical administrative assistant make?

How much does a medical administrative assistant make?

You can find salary ranges by visiting the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. A medical administrative assistant salary depends on the answers to several questions including where you live and work, your experience, whether you are certified or not, and other related factors.

What’s the best school for your needs?

What’s the best school for your needs?

Of course you’re looking for the best school—for you. So we recommend taking a look at your individual needs. If you’d like to talk, UMA is here to listen and walk you through deciding which program is right for you. The more we understand about your unique situation, the more we can try to help. Call us at 888-213-4473. Let’s talk about you.

What should I look for in top schools for medical administrative assistant training?

What should I look for in top schools for medical administrative assistant training?

Different people have different ideas of what makes a top school. To us, top schools that offer medical administrative assistant programs should provide personal assistance every step of the way with services like one-on-one and group tutoring. Top schools that offer medical administrative assistant training should also provide career services such as job search assistance. To learn about the learner and career services offered by UMA, visit our Ultimate Student Services℠ page.

Where can I find more info about medical administrative assistants?

Where can I find more info about medical administrative assistants?

This program can be completed in as little as 17 months.

May vary according to individual student.

More than 90% of employers of UMA graduates who responded to a survey said they would hire other UMA graduates.

Source: Averaged results from the Ultimate Medical Academy Ground “Employer Survey” 2015 (314 responses) and Ultimate Medical Academy Online “Employer Survey” 2015 (1,509 responses).

This program is offered Online.

Gainful Employment

For additional information on this program’s student graduation, placement, charges, median loan debt and possible occupational outcomes, see: Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma.

Gainful employment information can be found at ultimatemedical.edu/gainful-employment.pdf and includes information on tuition, loan debt, completion, placement and occupations.

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After graduating high school I enrolled into Ultimate Medical Academy, because they seemed to have everything I wanted to get out of my education. From start to finish I had nothing but support from my online advisors. In the end I got a GREAT job. I loved my experience with UMA.
—Victoria G., UMA Student

¹BLS, Healthcare: Millions of jobs now and in the future, Spring 2014, http://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2014/spring/art03.pdf 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.