Medical Administrative Specialist

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The Medical Administrative Specialist program will prepare students for a career in the health care industry. Students will develop the necessary skills to become an outstanding liaison between patients and the medical staff. The Medical Administrative Specialist manages the administrative duties involved in patient care and is the liaison between inpatient, outpatient and medical staff.

The Medical Administrative Specialist student will develop communication skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision-making skills. In addition to learning soft skills, students will also learn medical terminology, medical office procedures, transcription of medical documents, medical law and ethics, and insurance and billing procedures. As part of the program, students will learn through simulated medical office software to enhance their learning process. In addition, the student will participate in a three-week work-based study learning opportunity with hands-on training at a local medical office in the community.

Through the National Healthcareer Association, qualified students will be eligible to take two national industry certification exams: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). Health professionals who earn credentials demonstrate their command of foundational occupational knowledge.  Visit the National Healthcareer Association website for CMAA test information. https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-admin-assistant-(cmaa)

Some of the duties performed by a Medical Administrative Specialist include:

• Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations
• Maintain medical records
• Assist new patients with paperwork
• Transcribe medical dictation
• Obtain and verify insurance authorizations
• Enter, review, and submit charges for patient procedures and services daily
• Coordinate office activities
• Records patient data correctly in the patient’s EMR
• Balance daily patient charges against system reports
• Effectively uses EMR system to document patient records

JOB OUTLOOK: The job outlook for MAS is excellent.  The field is expected to grow much faster because of technological advances in medicine and the aging population.  Earnings vary depending on experience, education and skill level.  Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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