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Medical Administrative Assistant Certification

Master the business side of healthcare. Remote work opportunities available.

8-12
Weeks
$0
To Start
$45K
Avg Salary
85K+
Jobs/Year

Who This Medical Administrative Assistant Training Is For

This program is designed for detail-oriented individuals ready to master the business side of healthcare.

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Office Professionals

Transition your administrative skills into stable healthcare careers

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Remote Work Seekers

Many MAA positions offer work-from-home opportunities

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Career Changers

From retail, hospitality, or customer service to healthcare

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Detail-Oriented

Perfect for those who excel at organization and accuracy

What You'll Learn

Comprehensive curriculum covering medical office administration, billing, and technology

Administrative Skills

  • Medical Scheduling
    Appointment management systems
  • Patient Records
    HIPAA-compliant management
  • Office Operations
    Front desk procedures
  • Communication
    Professional phone & email

Billing & Insurance

  • Medical Coding
    CPT & ICD-10 basics
  • Insurance Claims
    Submission & follow-up
  • EOB Processing
    Payment posting
  • Prior Authorization
    Insurance verification

Technology & Systems

  • EHR Systems
    EHR Software Training
  • Practice Software
    Management platforms
  • Telemedicine Tools
    Remote patient support
  • Data Entry
    Accuracy & efficiency

Your Medical Administrative Career Path

Start as an MAA and advance through specialized administrative roles

Entry Level

Medical Admin Assistant

$28K-$35K

Front desk, scheduling, data entry

2-3 Years

Senior MAA

$35K-$42K

Insurance coordination, billing

3-5 Years

Billing Specialist

$38K-$52K

Revenue cycle, claims management

5+ Years

Office Manager

$45K-$65K

Practice administration, team lead

Where Medical Administrative Assistants Work

Healthcare Facilities

  • • Medical offices & clinics
  • • Hospital administration
  • • Specialty practices
  • • Urgent care centers

Remote Opportunities

  • • Medical billing companies
  • • Insurance companies
  • • Telemedicine platforms
  • • Healthcare call centers

Specialized Settings

  • • Mental health clinics
  • • Dental offices
  • • Physical therapy centers
  • • Healthcare networks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Training is completely free to enroll and complete. You can access all course materials, practice exams, and student support at no cost. The only payment is the $850 total program cost when you're ready for certification.

The total program cost is $850. This one-time payment covers your entire MAA program when you're ready to pursue certification. This is significantly lower than traditional programs that can cost $3,000-$6,000.

Yes! Many MAA positions offer remote or hybrid options, especially in medical billing, insurance verification, telemedicine support, and EHR management. Remote opportunities have increased significantly.

MAAs focus on administrative tasks: billing, scheduling, insurance, office management. Medical Assistants perform clinical tasks: vitals, injections, patient care. MAAs work in offices; MAs work with patients directly.

No prior experience is required. Our program starts with fundamentals and builds your skills progressively. Many successful MAAs come from retail, hospitality, customer service, or are new to healthcare entirely.

MAAs work in medical offices, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, billing services, telemedicine platforms, and healthcare networks. Many positions offer remote work options.

You'll learn EHR systems (including industry-standard platforms), practice management software, medical billing platforms, scheduling systems, and insurance verification tools commonly used in healthcare.

The program is self-paced and typically takes 8-12 weeks to complete studying 10-15 hours per week. You have up to 6 months access. Remote work opportunities mean flexible scheduling.

Yes. The American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) certification is recognized by employers nationwide. It validates your knowledge of medical office procedures, billing, and administrative skills.

Career paths include Medical Office Manager ($35K-$55K), Medical Billing Specialist ($38K-$52K), Practice Administrator ($45K-$65K), or Healthcare HR Coordinator. Many pursue healthcare management degrees.

Externships are optional for MAA certification. Many employers prefer but don't require hands-on experience. Remote positions often have different requirements than traditional office roles.

Yes! Spanish-speaking MAAs often earn $2-4K more annually. Healthcare facilities actively seek bilingual staff for patient communication, insurance coordination, and community outreach.

National average ranges from $28K-$45K depending on location and experience. States like California pay up to $50K. Remote positions often offer competitive salaries regardless of location.

Absolutely! MAA experience provides healthcare industry knowledge valuable for business administration, healthcare management, or health informatics degrees. Many employers offer tuition assistance.

Free enrollment with no upfront costs, pay only when ready ($850 total), self-paced online learning, focus on remote work opportunities, and regular job leads included. Traditional programs cost $3,000-$6,000.

Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site at a hospital or healthcare facility. EHired provides state-specific resources and guidance, but placement is not guaranteed.

Start Your Healthcare Administrative Career Today

Master the business side of healthcare. Free training, pay only $850 when ready. Remote opportunities available.

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Remote Work
Many WFH options
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$850 Total
Pay when ready
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Career Growth
Path to management