What does it mean to earn your Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification?
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification prepares you to make sure a healthcare office runs smoothly. A CMAA certification can help you in a number of different career paths including Medical Front Office Administration Specialist and Medical Assistant. These careers are related to performing administrative tasks, which the CMAA certification proves you understand and can do competently.
Why Earn Your Certification?
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Employers prefer certification – show employers that your education is up to industry standards
- Potential for promotion – demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
- Skills confidence – be day-one ready with industry-preferred skills
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations, laws and ethics
- Understand the medical terminology needed in an administrative setting
- Evaluate an office’s scheduling needs and appropriately book patient services
- Properly obtain patient information including verifying insurance coverage
- Ensure that all forms are prepared correctly
- File medical records correctly
- Perform any financial or other general administrative procedures needed
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the largest allied health certification providers in the nation. Since 1989, it has awarded over one million certifications and is validated and nationally recognized as providing students with the required level of knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.
Certification requirements
To be eligible to sit for their CMAA certification, candidates must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed a medical administrative assistant training or education program within the last five years or have at least 1 year of supervised work experience in the medical administrative assistant field within the last 3 years.
Select the right training program for your goals
Medical Assistant
Our online Medical Assistant program prepares you to perform both the clinical and administrative duties required in a medical facility. Become a valuable part of a healthcare team and make a daily positive impact on patients’ lives.
Medical Front Office Administration Specialist
Our online Medical Front Office Administration Specialist program prepares you to specialize in a variety of front office positions.
Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist
Our online Physical Therapy Aide and Administration Specialist program will prepare you for an entry-level career in the healthcare field.
Meet Your Training Specialist!
Your Workforce Training Specialist will help you understand your program, help with clinical placement, and answer any questions you have! Get in touch with your Workforce Training Specialist to learn more about your program, Harrisburg University, and how to start achieving your career goals.
To begin the enrollment process, please contact Mrs. Miller at 717.506.3401 or admiller@cvschools.org to get started.