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Medical Front Office Administration Specialist
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What does a Medical Front Office Administration Specialist do?
With the Medical Front Office Administration Specialist career training, you open the door to a variety of front office positions. This career training provides you with skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. These skills include information management, appointment scheduling, basic financial understanding, and telephone customer service.
Where Can You Work?
A front office specialist works in a variety of different healthcare settings and departments. These can include private practices or hospitals.
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 Administrative Assistant
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
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Outcomes
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Skills Learned
Upon completion of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills and professionalism
- Comply with basic medical ethics as well as HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS regulations
- Understand and utilize medical terminology for administrative duties in a medical facility
- Evaluate a medical office’s scheduling needs and appropriately book patient services
- Accurately obtain patient information, verify insurance coverage, and prepare encounter forms
- Correctly file medical records, and perform basic financial and other general office procedures
Courses - 15 Weeks
Professionalism in Allied Health |
Medical Office Procedures and Administration |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology |
Microsoft Office Basics |
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Medical Front Office Administration Specialist Job Possibilities
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Medical Receptionist
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Medical Administrative and Medical Secretary
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Patient Centered Care Coordinator
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Certification Information
Upon completion of your training, you’ll be qualified to earn the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential through the National Healthcareer Association.
CMAA
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.
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Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Program Comparison
Emerge Education | Community College | |
|---|---|---|
Program & Tuition Cost | $4,000 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 Training Specialist
Your Training Specialist is here to help you understand the program and payment options and succeed! Get in touch with your Training Specialist to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please let us know so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
No, these courses do not count for college credit.
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
You will complete the courses in this program over 15 weeks, making students job-ready in 3.5 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
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Ready to begin your career journey or have more questions? Connect with a Training Specialist today!
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