2. Medical Administration Assistant A New Career

3. Medical Administration Assistant Medical Office Assistants perform a wide variety of support duties in heath care settings. See #1 for website

4. Medical Administration Assistant In a hospital More specialized Clearly defined More opportunities for advancement Able to perform quickly

5. Medical Administration Assistant In a Clinic A few Specialties Primary care Pediatrics Geriatrics Regular Business Hours Pre-scheduled Appointments

6. Medical Administration Assistant In a Private Practice Team Environment “All Hands on Deck” Prioritize

7. Education and Training Requires more coursework More substantial accomplishment Higher earning potential Associate Degree Certificate Program Less time to complete Smaller investment Less earning potential See #2 for website

8. Role of Medical Administration Assistant Short answer: Medical admins have A LOT more responsibilities and job duties Variety of roles and locations with job titles. Ranging from: unit secretary medical office specialist patient coordinator.

9. Duties Medical Secretary Patient Reception and Intake Checking in patients at front desk Answering the phone Scheduling patients for the proper appointment Initial intake paperwork

10. Duties Medical Secretary continued Record Keeping and Insurance Processing Compiling records and charts Operating computer software and electronic databases Transferring lab results Maintaining supplies and office appearance Combination of files digital paper-based

11. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification Median Salary by Job Job National Salary Data Administrative Assistant 43 salaries $32,690 Medical Office Assistant 10 salaries $30,000 Medical Receptionist 4 salaries $26,410 Front Desk Receptionist, Medical Office 3 salaries $22,382 Office Manager 3 salaries $30,521 Nursing Home Administrator 2 salaries $75,000

12. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification Hourly Rate Ranges by Job Job Title National Hourly Rate Data Administrative Assistant$9.90 - $18.79 Medical Receptionist$9.92 - $16.68 Medical Office Assistant$9.87 - $15.89 Front Desk Receptionist, Medical Office$9.76 - $17.44 Medical Assistant$10.81 - $15.26

13. Places To Work

14. Medical Administration Assistant With your new career you are qualified to find work in a variety of healthcare facilities. The demand for MAA’s will only increase as electronic health records become more standard.

15. Sources 1.http://www.commerceprimarycare.com/our-staff.html 2.https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140520115703-10999323-design-your-own-master-s- degree-in-7-easy-steps 3. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-does-a-medical-office-administrator-do.htm 4.http://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/health-sciences/blog/what-does-a-medical- administrative-assistant-do/ 5.http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Certification=Certified_Medical_Administrative _Assistant_(CMMA)/Hourly_Rate