How to Become a Medical Administrative Assistant

The medical job market continually has a spotlight on it due to the high demand for workers in the field. This isn’t just a novelty specific to the aftermath of the pandemic, but rather a growing trend. One of the positions within the medical field that has been getting a lot of attention recently is the position of Medical Administrative Assistant.

Available Medical Administrative Assistants positions are expected to grow up to 19% by the end of 2029, so that means upwards of 140,000 new jobs will hit the market by 2029. This puts this profession far above the national average in terms of growth potential in the job market and more than indicates the demand and need for Medical Administrative Assistants.

So, if you want to get in on that growing opportunity, we have put together a quick guide on how to become a Medical Administrative Assistant:

Pick a School

The first thing you need to do is pick a school. There are tons of places to get the education you need, so we really suggest looking through your choices before deciding on your school. When you are looking at a medical administrative assistant course schedule from these schools, make sure you know exactly what you are getting. You want to make sure that you are picking a school that will help you every step of the way, from day one to your first day at your new job. 

These Schools should have your courses and requirements clearly laid out on their websites, so you can make sure you are getting the full picture before you dedicate yourself to a school. You will also want to make sure the school prepares you for the Certification exams you will have to take.

The degree can be completed in as little as 18 months so starting today could launch you steps closer to your first job.

Get Certified

As part of your training, you can take a test that proves you know your stuff, and that you are ready to work in a medical office. This test will cover all of the basic functions of your job like:

1. Scheduling 
2. Office Management
3. Compliance
4. Communication Skills
5. Patient Intake
6. Office Policies
7. Medical Terminology

Once you pass this test, you will become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant. This will help you concretely demonstrate your learned knowledge in the field and show employers you’re willing to go the extra mile.

Getting a Job

Now that you have your degree and passed your certification exam, the only thing left to do is find a new job. As the job opportunities for medical administrative assistants are growing exponentially, you will have a lot of different employment options available at your fingertips. 

Public hospitals, private dental practices, and even specialty surgery facilities are always looking for talented assistants to help their office run smoothly. This also means you don’t have to limit yourself to one type of medical facility when you are on the job hunt, giving you much more wiggle room to send a number of applications. 

Get Started as a Medical Administrative Assistant Today

There is a lot of fear around the availability of employment opportunities as a whole, even as the COVID-19 scare comes to a close. The issues the pandemic caused in the modern economy won’t be quickly forgotten, but not every area of the job market experienced that fear: the medical field. The high demand is even generating more creative ways to educate and train people for those jobs, including opportunities to study from home.

If you are looking for an accessible way to start a new career in the medical field, consider becoming a medical administrative assistant today. 

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