Advance Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist Career

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21 Weeks

Certificate Length

$4,000.00

Tuition

What Does Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist Do?

The advantage of earning both your medical office assistant and billing certifications is that it opens the door to more opportunities in more advanced front-office positions. This edge allows you the flexibility to take on more specialized responsibilities like managing insurance claims, reimbursement and coding. You’ll likely also become an asset to your medical office team with your broad knowledge base and ability to assist in many departments.

Where In the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?

Medical Front Office Assistants and Administration Specialists work in various healthcare settings, handling administrative tasks and ensuring the smooth functioning of facilities. They can be found in hospitals, private medical practices, dental offices, medical laboratories, outpatient care centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, chiropractic offices, urgent care centers, and health insurance companies. Their roles involve managing appointments, billing, insurance claims, patient records, and providing excellent customer service to support healthcare professionals and patients alike.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT AND ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL

Outcomes

According to BurningGlass Labor Insights, Medical Front Office Assistant jobs are projected to grow 22.5% over the next 10 years. While there will be high demand for qualified candidates, having the advantage of dual certifications will increase your job options.

Through our Medical Front Office Assistant and Administrative Specialist certificate, you’ll gain both medical receptionist training and billing and coding skills in only 21 weeks. Our certificate consists of five courses to build a thorough education and set you up for success – Professionalism in Allied Health, Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Microsoft Office Basics, and Billing, Insurance and Coding.

When your certificate is complete, MedCerts covers your registration costs to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), sponsored by the NHA (National Healthcareer Association), and the Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC), sponsored by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Some of the career options you’ll find with these certifications include patient services representative/care coordinator, medical office administration/assistant/specialist, medical secretary, medical receptionist, and medical billing specialist.

Skills Learned

Upon completion of this certified medical front office assistant and administration specialist certificate you’ll learn a number of skills, including:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
  • Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws
  • Appropriately schedule patient services, understand insurance coverage and perform other medical front office procedures
  • Differentiate between CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS codes and know how to file a claim
  • Comprehend payment adjudication, various claim statuses, and the resubmission process
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COURSES - 21 WEEKS

Professionalism in Allied Health
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Microsoft Office Basics
Medical Office Procedures and Administration
Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials

CERTIFICATE PREVIEW

MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT AND ADMINISTRATION JOB POSSIBILITIES

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Medical Reimbursement Specialist

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Medical Billing Specialist

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Medical Receptionist

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Upon completing the Medical Front Office Assistant and Administrative Specialist certificate, you will have gained dual certifications as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC), enhancing your job prospects. With these qualifications, you will be prepared to work in various healthcare settings as a patient services representative, care coordinator, medical office administrator, medical secretary, medical receptionist, or medical billing specialist. MedCerts covers the registration costs for both certification exams, sponsored by the NHA and AMCA, ensuring you have the credentials to excel in the growing healthcare administration field.

ISSUING AUTHORITY

MCBC

Medical Coder and Biller Certification

This certification proves that you are qualified to begin a career in medical coding and billing.

CMAA

Certified Medical Administrative Certificate

The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.

MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT AND ADMINISTRATION REGISTRATION

If you need additional funding sources, we offer many convenient options

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

 

Pay for your training with an education loan through Meritize.

Reserve your seat by completing the course registration process using the provided option.

 

CERTIFICATE COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$5,000 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Professors: scheduled office hours
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

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Amanda Lynn is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand your certificate of study, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Amanda to learn more about your certificate, AdventHealth University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

The advantage of earning both your medical office assistant and billing certifications is that it opens the door to more opportunities in more advanced front-office positions. This edge allows you the flexibility to take on more specialized responsibilities like managing insurance claims, reimbursement and coding. You’ll likely also become an asset to your medical office team with your broad knowledge base and ability to assist in many departments.

No, this certificate does not count for college credit. 

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