Medical administrative assistants are the specialized administrative personnel who keep the modern medical office running smoothly, especially as electronic health records are becoming more common. Your specific responsibilities would vary from location to location, but may include: Creating and updating patients' electronic health records

Managing the day-to-day operations of a medical facility

Scheduling and coordinating appointments

Verifying patient insurances

Completing and submitting insurance claims

Preparing correspondence between medical providers and their patients

Providing quality customer service to patients

Working in a professional environment Medical administrative assistants can be found working in a variety of healthcare facilities, and the demand for those with EHR expertise will only increase as electronic health records become more standard. Positions can be found in doctors’ offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and many other types of healthcare facilities. Take a peek inside the CareerStep training program and find out what sets our training apart in our quick information session video.

Medical administrative assistants can be found working in a variety of healthcare facilities, and the demand for those with EHR expertise will only increase as electronic health records become more standard. There are opportunities nationwide, and the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that the demand for medical administrative assistants will grow by 22%, or over 129,000 new jobs, before 2026.

The U.S. Department of Labor report states that the middle 50% of medical administrative assistants nationwide earn between $28,490 and $41,460 annually. You may also qualify for benefits as a medical administrative assistant. Take a peek inside the CareerStep training program and find out what sets our training apart in our quick information session video.

The Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR program helps prepare you for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) credentials offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Though these certifications are not required for employment, earning these credentials increases your job opportunities and earning potential while also proving a high level of professionalism to your potential employers. Vouchers to take the exams (a $230 value) are even included upon completion to make it easier to earn your credentials.

CareerStep has been training quality healthcare professionals for over 25 years and offers comprehensive training that prepares learners to work as medical administrative assistants. With CareerStep, you can train affordably without sacrificing quality, learn from comprehensive study materials developed by industry professionals, take advantage of live customer support, and—with the Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR program—quickly gain the specialized EHR skills you need to be prepared for the future of healthcare. We're committed to helping you achieve your goals, and CareerStep provides everything you need to succeed! Take a peek inside the CareerStep training program and find out what sets our training apart in our quick information session video.

In order to be admitted, you must be at least 18 years of age and either a) have a high school diploma or a General Education Development Certificate (GED), or b) pass the CareerStep Pre-Enrollment Assessment Test. There are no specific skills or experience that are considered prerequisites for entry into the CareerStep training program.

The CareerStep Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR program is offered entirely online, providing 24/7 access to all material and allowing you to progress on your own schedule and at your own pace. The program is broken into modules, or course subjects, all of which focus on helping you build the essential knowledge and skills of medical administrative assistants. The Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR program also includes hands-on training on the industry-standard, government-certified ezEMRx EHR software platform. The final exam is designed to provide an experience similar to that of industry certification exams, and the course prepares learners to sit for both the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exams. See what makes CareerStep different in our quick introduction.

CareerStep learner support includes access to: Learner Support Advisors who have professional experience in the industry and are uniquely qualified to answer questions about both the study materials and the industry. They provide timely answers to questions about the program material and offer a number of personal consultations throughout the training to help learners master important concepts.

Technical Support Advisors who are knowledgeable, experienced, and available six days a week to help you work through any technical or computer issues encountered within the training program.

Career Support Advisors who help you transition to the workforce after completion. Your Career Advisors will help prepare the best resume, develop solid interview skills, and teach you valuable job search techniques. Though the course is entirely online, you'll never be on your own. CareerStep's learner support team is available to offer personal, ongoing support all the way through the training program. See what a few CareerStep customers had to say about their experiences with CareerStep’s learner support.

The CareerStep Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR training program is 276 completion hours. Since the program is completely self-paced and the online training format allows you the flexibility to study as much or as little as your schedule allows, the time it takes you to complete the course will vary from other learners. Some customers are able to complete their training program in as little as 2 or 3 months (working on the course full-time, 8 hours a day 5 days a week) and others, who are more limited in the time they can devote to the course, take longer (for example, learners who can devote about 15 hours a week may finish in about 5 months). Every customer who signs up in the CareerStep Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR program receives an initial 6-month period of enrollment. Though the program is designed to be completed in 3 months of full-time study, you'll have a full 6 months to complete your training. If you need extra time to complete the course after your initial 6-month enrollment, we have 3-month extensions available for purchase. Get an idea of how long the course took other learners by checking out a few of the stories in our Career Success Library!

CareerStep offers personalized, post-completion resources for your job search, including: Personal consultation with a Career Advisor

Personalized interview tutorials and training

Individual resume and cover letter review, tips, and advice

Free certification exam voucher(s) upon completion (depends on program of study)

Access to CareerStep's help hotline for 6 months after completion These resources offer the personalized help you need after completion to transition to the workplace. With this individualized help and attention, the majority of our customers that finish the program are hired within a few months of completion. Learn more about CareerStep’s career support in this quick interview with several of our Career Advisors.

Your enrollment includes everything you will need to train for a successful career as a medical administrative assistant. Your enrollment includes: Access to expert-created program materials

One-on-one help from learner and technical support

Valuable career resources

Free certification exam voucher(s) upon completion (depends on program of study)

We realize that one of the most important questions tied to career training is how it will be paid for. Because this is such a big part of the decision of whether or not to go back to school, CareerStep has designed several financial assistance and payment options. Please visit our Financial Assistance page for more information.