ADVANCE YOUR
MEDICAL SCRIBE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
CAREER
20 Weeks
PROGRAM LENGTH
$27,300 - $33,150
Average Starting Salary
What Does It Mean To Earn Your Certification As A Medical Scribe And Administrative Specialist?
The demand for Medical Scribes in the United States continues to grow, as more and more physicians and health care providers realize the benefits scribes bring to their practice. Traditionally, for every hour that physicians provide direct face time to patients – 2 more hours are spent on Electronic Health Records and other clerical work. A growing strategy to decrease this clerical burden is to use Medical Scribes trained to document patient encounters in real-time. In addition to preparing for the AMSP certification exam, the role of a Scribe will include clerical and administrative functions, graduates are also prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). By obtaining certification as a CMAA, students demonstrate to employers that they can keep the medical office running efficiently and effectively.
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MEDICAL SCRIBE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST OUTCOMES
This certification ensures individuals can:
- Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
- Comply with relevant laws and ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA , and HITECH
- Display strong attention to detail and accuracy with use of electronic health records
- Discuss patient scheduling and related tasks for provider scheduling, intake procedures and preparation of records
- Understand laboratory testing and pharmacology applicable to EHR
- Explain how medical coding plays a role and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle
OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUING AUTHORITY
The American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group (AHDPG) is the issuing authority for certifications in the healthcare documentation field, such as the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) and Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) certifications.
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is the issuing authority for various certifications in the healthcare field, such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
Select The Right Training Program For Your Goals
Medical Scribe and Administrative Specialist
Our comprehensive online Medical Scribe and Administrative Specialist program is designed to provide you with the expertise and understanding to efficiently document medical encounters, support healthcare professionals with administrative tasks, maintain the smooth operation of medical offices, and adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring precision and compliance within a clinical setting.
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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!
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