ADVANCE YOUR
CARE HOST - MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE
CAREER
6 Months
PROGRAM LENGTH
$4,000.00*
Payment Plan Available
TOTAL TUITION
What Does a Care Host – Medical Office Assistant Do?
This certification prepares you to become a care host or medical office assistant, where you’ll master the essential skills needed to manage patient interactions, assist with administrative tasks, and support the healthcare team. From greeting patients and scheduling appointments to processing insurance information and facilitating payment transactions, you will be equipped to ensure that healthcare offices run efficiently, and patients receive the best care possible.
Where Can You Work?
Care Hosts and Medical Office Assistants are essential roles within healthcare networks, typically found in a variety of settings including physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals, and outpatient care centers.
Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Web browser with internet connection
Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
Expert-led video based training
eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant & Integrated Electronic Health Records
Competency assessments
National Certification exam fee
CARE HOST - MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE
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 Care Host – Medical Office Assistant certificate, you’ll gain both medical receptionist training and billing and coding skills in as little as 4 to 6 months.
Skills Learned
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Function effectively in administrative and clerical positions in the medical office.
- Manage health information and records according to privacy policies.
- Demonstrate professional writing skills as required in the healthcare environment.
- Explain the professional use of the telephone and other communication technologies in healthcare.
- Identify the tasks required at the front desk/reception for receiving healthcare patients.
- Complete intake tasks required to initiate a medical encounter.
- Explain basic billing and coding procedures required to process insurance forms.
- Explain procedures for collecting patient payments.
CARE HOST - MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE JOB POSSIBILITIES
Care Host
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Receptionist
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Upon completion of your training, you’ll be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Certificate (CMAA)).
ISSUING AUTHORITY
CMAA
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) showcases your knowledge and understanding of what it takes to work in a medical administrative role.
DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?
Many employers offer education assistance programs with tuition reimbursement. Schedule a call with an enrollment advisor to learn more.
PROGRAM COMPARISONS
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$5,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!
April is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options, and succeed! Get in touch with her to learn more about the program, Professional Workforce Development, and how to achieve your workforce development goals!
FAQ
Students will complete the online program over 19 weeks, making them job-ready in three months. The program is flexible, allowing assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our program is fully online and asynchronous.
Interested In Another Program?
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