MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Whether greeting patients, updating medical files, or coordinating appointments, Medical Administrative Assistants keep healthcare offices running smoothly. 

Duties include scheduling appointments for patients, both in person and over the phone, and may also confirm appointments and manage patient flow. They answer incoming calls, route calls to the appropriate staff, and take messages. 

MAAs also process insurance information, submit claims, and manage billing and invoicing.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the forecasted growth demand for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is expected to grow by 5% between now and 2033, which is projected to be around 82,400 annual job openings.

Annual salaries range widely from $30K-$45k. Hourly pay typically ranges from $14 to $22, depending on experience. Plus, the role often comes with full-time benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Medical Administrative Assistants can be found working in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals & health systems, dental clinics, physician offices, urgent care centers, diagnostic imaging centers, rehabilitation centers, outpatient and ambulatory care centers.

You can apply for jobs such as:

Medical Administrative Assistant

Unit Secretary

Patient Services Representative

Medical Receptionist

Our 144-clock hour, virtual course is designed to get you job-ready in just a matter of 12 weeks. 

Virtual Classroom Theory: Tuesday & Thursday 8am-11pm 

Simulated Skills Training: Tuesday & Thursday 11:30pm-2:30pm 

No Clinical Hours Required

*Asynchronous coursework must be completed on a weekly basis for student to stay on track with course objectives. Each week new reading material and learning activities will be posted and students are expected to log in regularly, review the content, and submit all required work by the designated deadline.

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