medical administrative assistant

By becoming a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), you’ll have the recognized credentials healthcare employers are searching for now. MAA can work in a variety of roles and locations with job titles ranging from unit secretary or medical office specialist to patient coordinator.

Certified Administrative Medical Assistant (CMAA), may be performing duties such as, and not be limited to, based on your office guidelines;

• Checking in patients at the front desk.
• Answering the phones
• Scheduling patients for the proper appointment
• Interviewing patients for case histories in advance of appointments.
• Compiling medical records and charts.

Education: Basic knowledge of computers
Microsoft word, legible hand writing, HS Diploma.

Job Characteristics:
Basic computer knowledge, customer service skills, excellent people skills since they will spend most of their workday interacting with medical staff and patients. Whether answering phones, writing letters, or greeting patients, medical assistants must be both personable and professional.

Training/Internship/Referral: On the job Training up to 5 weeks at a Medical Facility. Referred to an Employment Agency for interview.

After successful completion of the classroom core work, school exam (B or above) and internship, you will be eligible to sit the certification exam. Certification is sat locally.

TSCMI will also present a local certificate of completion, and the Certification Certificate upon passing the exam.