Discover a rewarding career as a Medical Administrative Assistant.
Get the real-world training you need to start making a difference helping others. Earn your certificate in as little as 8 months, 100% online.
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At Pima Medical Institute, Your Success is Our #1 Priority
For more than 50 years, Pima Medical has remained focused on providing a student-centered approach to education. Our experienced faculty and staff work tirelessly to prepare students for their careers.
A Medical Administrative Assistant provides critical support to doctors and nurses by ensuring the medical practice runs smoothly and efficiently. Day-to-day duties may include:
- Patient reception and triaging patient appointments
- Verifying medical insurance
- Working with electronic health records
- Preparing office correspondence and assisting with reports
Students in the Medical Administrative Assistant certificate program will develop both the interpersonal traits and professional skills to succeed in this role and move up in the field. Gain knowledge from courses that focus on medical terminology, medical law, medical insurance, computer programs, accounting procedures and more.
Courses also focus on anatomy, physiology, office management, business writing and electronic health records, all taught by experienced instructors.
This program will prepare you to be the face of a medical setting by engaging in simulated job activities and focusing on professional development. Classes will prepare you to enter into a career as a medical records clerk, medical receptionist, medical office specialist, and more.
Graduates can also use this program as a stepping-stone to further their education in advanced degrees if they are seeking advancement in administrative, managerial or leadership roles.
Earn your Medical Administrative Assistant certificate in approx. 8 months
You can work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics and outpatient medical facilities.
Experience Online Learning with Pima Medical Institute
Just because you’re taking courses online doesn’t mean you get less experience. Our flexible coursework is designed to deliver real-world, applicable learning outcomes, and our dedicated team is here every step of the way to help you succeed.
Personalized
Receive individualized attention from experienced faculty
Collaborative
Interact with peers and faculty across a variety of modalities
Applicable
Our courses provide real-world learning to help you succeed not just in class, but in your career
Comprehensive
Experience learning with a multimedia approach, including videos, knowledge checks, instructor experience and artificial intelligence
Flexible
Complete your coursework when convenient, while also relying on a logical course structure with due dates
Connected
Have access to a library of virtual resources, live instructor support, and student services when you need assistance
FAQs
Is the Program Flexible?
Our 100% online classes are structured to help you balance your busy schedule, all while remaining on track for graduation. Coursework follows an asynchronous learning structure, meaning you can log in at times that are most convenient to you, while still completing assignments within a logical time frame.
Is Pima Medical Institute Accredited?
Pima Medical Institute is accredited through the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a private, nonprofit, independent accrediting agency.
What Kind of Financial Aid is Available?
How Does Pima Medical Help With Job Placement After Graduation?
Our Career Services team is dedicated to helping students from enrollment all the way through graduation and beyond. Through resources like resume building, interview preparation, job search strategies and employer connections, we want to help you be successful. We have strong relationships with many of the major healthcare organizations across our markets.
