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What does a Medical Scribe and Administrative Professional do?
Through the Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional career training, you will learn the combined skills of a medical scribe and medical administrative professional. This training equips students to work in a variety of healthcare settings. This gives you the versatility to accomplish many roles within the medical office. Some of the tasks this training prepares you for are transcribing for a physician or practitioner, handling phone calls, retrieving lab results, as well as other medical scribe tasks.
Where Can You Work?
Typically, Medical Scribe & Administrative Professionals work in inpatient or outpatient medical facilities or busy hospitals.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Kinn's Medical Administrative Assistant
- eBook: Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Medical Scribe and Administrative Professional
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:
- Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
- Comply with relevant laws and ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA and HITECH
- Display strong attention to detail and accuracy with use of electronic health records
- Discuss patient scheduling and related tasks for provider scheduling, intake procedures and preparation of records
- Understand laboratory testing and pharmacology applicable to EHR
- Explain how medical coding plays a role in and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle
Courses - 20 Weeks
| Professionalism in Allied Health |
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology |
| Medical Scribe Essentials |
| Medical Office Procedures and Administration |
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Medical Scribe and Administrative Professional Job Possibilities
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Medical Office Assistant
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Medical Administrative and Medical Secretary
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Certification Information
Upon completing your training, you’ll be qualified to earn 2 different certifications including Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP) credential through the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group (AHDPG) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification by the National Healthcareer Association.
AMSP
Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional
The AMSP credential showcases a student’s knowledge, skill, and ability to work as a medical scribe efficiently. Students must possess less than 200 hours of documented front-line, on-the-job medical scribe experience in order to sit for the exam.
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
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 21 weeks, making students job-ready in 5 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
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Shippensburg University has a long history of academic excellence, dating back to its founding in 1871. The university is known for its strong programs in education, business, engineering, and the sciences. Partnering with Emerge Education, they are bringing essential healthcare and IT certification courses to you when and where you need them.
