MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PROGRAM

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WHAT IS A MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT?Keeping healthcare organizations running smoothly is an important part of any facility. Those in the Medical Administrative Assistant field have a hand in that experience, from scheduling appointments to handling insurance claims and managing health records. Medical Administrative Assistant graduates equipped with training and a solid understanding of the functions performed in this role can pursue entry-level positions.

ABOUT THE MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT PROGRAMAs a UMA Medical Administrative Assistant student online, you’ll learn how to contribute to the healthcare system moving forward. You’ll be trained for a career in a medical office setting, helping people and supporting processes by greeting patients, checking them in, scheduling appointments, offering assistance in insurance claims, medical coding, and day-to-day office procedures.

1Healthcare Occupations. Bureau of Labor Statistics. bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm

2Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. Job Outlook Bureau of Labor Statistics. bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm#tab-6

1.9 MILLIONHealthcare overall is projected to add 1.9 million new jobs.1

96,400 This field is

projected to add 96,400 new jobs.2

16%Employment

is projected to grow 16%.2

JOB OUTLOOK for Medical Administrative Assistant

Ultimate Medical Academy’s online, 38-credit diploma program takes approximately 11 months to complete1 and:

• Offers a faster route toward completing your education by diving straight into the necessary core classes.

• Prepares students with the skills needed to perform tasks in the field.

DIPLOMA PROGRAMCredits: 38Approximate time to complete: 11 months1

ASSOCIATE DEGREECredits: 62Approximate time to complete: 18 months1

Ultimate Medical Academy’s online, 62-credit degree program takes approximately 18 months to complete1 and:

• Prepares students to pursue entry-level jobs in this field.

• This degree program offers an education specific to the field while also training students in the soft skills employers look for through general education courses.

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, having an associate degree can lead to higher earnings and a lower unemployment rate overall, compared to those with only a high school diploma or some college but no degree.2

CHOOSING A PATH

CMAA CERTIFICATION PREPARATION Students will receive course preparation to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) examination offered through the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Graduates must meet eligibility requirements to sit for the examination.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE COURSES3

• Introduction to Computers

• Introduction to Healthcare Communication

• Introduction to Medical Administrative Assisting

• Medical Terminology• Medical Law,

Ethics, and Records Management

• Medical Transcription • Diagnostic Coding for

MAA/MOBS • Procedural Coding for

MAA/MOBS

• Healthcare Reimbursement and Claim Cycle

• Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I

• Student Success• Career Success• Computer

Fundamentals• Interpersonal

Professional Communications

• Patient Relations• English Composition• Critical Thinking and

Problem Solving• College Math• General Biology• Sociology

1Completion times vary according to the individual student.2Unemployment rates and earnings by educational attainment bls.gov/emp/chart-unemployment-earnings-education.htm

3Courses may vary depending on state.

ABOUT UMASince 1994, Ultimate Medical Academy has trained students for careers in healthcare. We help students through their coursework and life’s obstacles so that they may one day help others. With extensive services offered to empower students both academically and personally, UMA is dedicated to the success of its students — even after they graduate. We are proud to have supported more than 50,000 students through graduation and beyond with an average of 6,000 graduates per year.

UMA ACCREDITATIONUMA is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

• Help In Your Education: Our team of dedicated Academic Services advisors and instructors are ready to help you with any coursework questions throughout the week. UMA also has instructors in your subject area available to answer your questions via Skype through our Live Q&A sessions.

• Guidance Through Life’s Challenges: You’ll be assigned a Learner Services advisor as your contact for your student needs. Cars break down, kids get sick, bad weather strikes—UMA offers guidance during these times.

• Job Search Help After Graduation: Our support doesn’t stop once you graduate! UMA’s Career Services advisors are here to help you through your job search and even guide you through your first few weeks once in a new position.

WHY CHOOSE UMA

Bottom 10% of earners

Top 10% of earners

Median pay as of May 2018

CONTINUING EDUCATION AFTER UMA UMA maintains agreements with educational partners who share many elements of our mission. Through these partnerships, alumni with an associate degree from UMA who meet a partner’s Admissions requirements have an opportunity to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in select areas of study.1 You can find more information on UMA’s partner schools here.

CAREERSWith a diploma or degree, students who graduate from UMA’s Medical Administrative Assistant program can pursue entry-level positions such as:• Medical Secretary• Medical Office Specialist• Billing Coordinator• Patient Coordinator• Admissions Coordinator

Working environments2 include:• Physician’s offices• Hospitals• Outpatient clinics• Nursing homes• Long-term care facilities

MEDIAN PAY FOR MAA3

,390 ,890,760$25 $35 $511UMA’s partner schools may admit graduates of certain UMA associate degree programs into select bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, subject to each partner school’s

policies and procedures. Transferability of credit is at the sole discretion of the accepting institution.2Occupational Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics. bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-assistants.htm

3Occupational Employment Statistics: Medical Secretaries. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436013.htm

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSProspective students must meet specific requirements. Call Ultimate Medical Academy at 888-205-2510 or click the link below to review the admissions requirements.

UMA General Admissions Requirements

TUITION AND FINANCING At UMA, tuition covers more than just your courses. It also includes books, software, and other course materials as well as student services like one-on-one and group tutoring, job search assistance, interview coaching, and more.1 We also have Student Finance advisors who can help you understand your financial aid options if qualified.

To learn more about tuition and pricing, start the conversation with a UMA Admissions representative at 888-213-4473.

I love my program, it was challenging, it kept me interested, kept me motivated to keep going…. My instructors were awesome. They worked with me really well, and my advisors here at UMA—I love my advisors. They were so helpful and so friendly.

– Jessica D., 2017 MAA graduate

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1Active duty military students are not charged for textbooks or the enhanced digital learning resources subscription. UMA provides special pricing for students who are eligible military students. Eligible military students are

defined as those students who are veterans, active duty military, and spouses and dependents of veterans and active duty military who qualify for VA

educational benefits.