Health Sciences Careers - Medical Administrative Assistant
Designed with subject-matter-experts, including educators, working professionals and psychometricians, the Health Sciences Careers program has the rigor learners need to be prepared for careers in the medical field. The Medical Administrative Assistant certification prepares candidates for careers as Medical Administrative Assistants and lays the foundation for them to excel in the medical field*. The Medical Administrative Assistant exam validates a candidate's understanding of:
- Medical office procedures
- Basic healthcare terminology
- Basic billing knowledge
- Interpersonal communication in a medical office
- Medical health records
The exam consists of between 40 to 50 questions and candidates have a maximum of 50 minutes to complete. The target candidate for this exam is a secondary or postsecondary student or career-ready adult seeking to prove their competency as an entry-level Medical Administrative Assistant.
Connections to Career Pathways
The
Health Sciences Careers - Medical Administrative Assistant certification confirms that a candidate possesses the essential knowledge and hands-on skills needed to work professionally as a medical administrative assistant. This certification supports early progression in the medical administration career pathway by establishing a strong foundation in core medical office operations. With this foundation, candidates are well-positioned to pursue further training and stack additional industry-recognized credentials as they advance in the medical administration field.
Progress through certifications on your career pathway
| Level |
Certification |
Offered By |
Example Job Roles |
| Foundational |
Health Sciences Careers: Medical Administrative Assistant |
Pearson VUE / JVIDÊÓƵ |
Medical Receptionist
Medical Office Assistant In training
Patient Services Representative
Medical Health Records Clerk |
| Intermediate |
Certified Medical Office Assistant |
American Medical Certification Association |
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Appointment Scheduler
Medical Health Records Clerk |
| Advanced Intermediate |
National Certified Medical Office Assistant |
National Center for Competency Testing |
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistant
Insurance Verification Specialist
Medical Billing Assistant |
| Advanced |
Associate’s Degree in Health Administration |
Community Colleges |
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Office Manager
Medical Records Technician
Healthcare Customer Service Representative |
There are multiple routes to reach a career in Medical Administration; this is a sample trajectory using complementary stackable credentials.
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*The Medical Administrative Assistant certification prepares candidates for careers in the healthcare industry in the United States.