High School Diploma or GED/ High school equivalent
The average student completes in 4-12 months
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)®
Medical office assistants are critical in keeping healthcare offices running smoothly and play an important role in the patient experience.
Medical office assistants make a difference every day. Administrative responsibilities vary by setting, but may include:
Medical Office Assistant program includes interactivity features to help you stay engaged and retain the knowledge learned. Our curriculum covers the fundamentals of medical terminology, the duties of the medical office assistant, the role of the medical office assistant in providing patient care, professional development, medical ethics, and finding a job in healthcare. To enhance your knowledge and skills we also include prep materials for CCMA certification.
Plus, once you complete your coursework, Blackstone covers the registration cost to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), sponsored by the NHA (National Healthcareer Association)®. Certification will help you meet employer requirements, access better career opportunities, and maximize earning potential.
The expansion of the health services industry from technological advances in medicine and a growing and aging population creates an increasing need for those who want to work as a medical office assistant. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of medical office assistants employed in the United States is expected to grow primarily due to the growth of the healthcare industry.
According to Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median salary is $37,190
$37,190
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Full Payment Plan total costs includes $2,343 Tuition and $150 Registration Fee.
18 Month Autopay Plan requires a Down Payment of $99 with 18 monthly payments of $133 Total cost includes $2,343 Tuition,, $150 Registration Fee, and $0 Finance Fee.
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Blackstone is aware of the unique challenges faced by military members and their families. Our Medical Office Assistant course is approved for the G.I. Bill® and MyCAA benefits. Our Admissions Team is here to guide you through our application process and assist you in accessing the education benefits you have earned.
Samantha Upton, Medical Office Assistant Consultant
B.S. in Nursing, PA Registered Nurse
Staff RN, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Samantha received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Delaware in 2015. She has worked as a nurse with medical-surgical, oncological, and telemetry patients in Bryn Mawr, PA for five years. Samantha is a certified Medical-Surgical registered nurse through the MSNCB. She is currently enrolled in Drexel University’s MSN program. She is also a member of the American Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.
Blackstone’s Medical Office Assistant includes resources from publishers – Elsevier and VitalSource platforms all accessed through your Online Student account. Additionally, you will receive customized study guides directing you through all of your coursework.
This online reference is yours for a full year! You will have access to more than 56,000 terms and definitions, more than 42,000 audio pronunciations, anatomical videos, and over 5,600 images.
You’ll support patients and other health professionals in medical settings, performing administrative tasks. In other words, you’ll play a vital role in keeping healthcare facilities running smoothly. You’ll be greeting and scheduling patients, managing medical records, and processing health insurance payments.
With a career as a certified medical office assistant, your salary will allow you to earn income with job security and plenty of upward mobility. Salaries vary by employer, location, and experience, but according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, on average medical office assistants earn $37,190 per year. The bottom and top ten percent earn nearly $29,070 to more than $48,170 respectively. And, considering the nature of the industry, medical office assistant jobs often include healthcare benefits.
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries and employment opportunities are abundant. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the demand for medical office assistants will increase 18% over the next 10 years.
Most states don’t require medical office assistant certification. However, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employers prefer to hire certified medical assistants. Certification gives you a competitive advantage and maximizes your earning potential.
