HI 1200
Medical Front Office Administration Specialist
The perfect introduction into the front office environment of the healthcare industry.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
Medical Front Office jobs can look different depending on the type of healthcare environment you work in, but you should expect daily patient interaction and performing any administrative task that supports the medical office. Some of those tasks could include records and information management, basic coding, financial management, appointment scheduling and both in-person and telephone customer service.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills and professionalism
- Comply with basic medical ethics as well as HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS regulations
- Understand and utilize medical terminology for administrative duties in a medical facility
- Evaluate a medical office’s scheduling needs and appropriately book patient services
- Accurately obtain patient information, verify insurance coverage, and prepare encounter forms
- Correctly file medical records, and perform basic financial and other general office procedures
What You’ll Learn – HI 1200 Medical Front Office Administration Specialist
Our medical administration training will prepare you to begin a lucrative career in the front office environment of any healthcare facility. In a short 15 weeks and through the completion of three courses, you’ll have a versatile education in Medical administration.
Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Microsoft Office Basics and Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology courses will set you up for the beginning of a successful, long-lasting career. The combination of understanding medical jargon and the standard software used in all offices create a solid base. With the addition of the specific practices of medical administration, scheduling systems and HIPAA regulations, you’ll be confident walking into any medical front office. Completing our courses will prepare you to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). MedCerts covers the registration cost of your exam and upon passing you’ll be qualified to work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics and a variety of other healthcare facilities.
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Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
Career Outlook
Medical Front Office Administration Specialist
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Tuition Cost
Medical Front Office Administration Specialist Online Training
- Interest rates from 0-12%
Active Duty Military Grants
MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.
Military Spouse Grants
Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Workforce Grants
MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.
FAQs
FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Medical Front Office Administration Specialist Certification Training Program
A Medical Front Office Administration Specialist manages administrative duties at a healthcare facility. Their responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, managing patient records, processing insurance claims and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. They play a key role in ensuring the office operates smoothly and efficiently, providing critical support to both medical staff and patients.
The job outlook for medical office administrators is promising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in this field is projected to grow by 28% from 2020 to 2030, a rate much faster than the average for all occupations.
A typical starting salary for a medical front office administrator is $30,500. The long-term career potential for specialty positions such as Patient Centered Care Coordinators offer salaries up to $72,000. Salaries can vary based on location, experience and the specific setting in which they work.
To become a Medical Front Office Administrator, you need a high school diploma or equivalent and formal training through an institution such as MedCerts. After completing a recognized program, the next step is to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam (CMAA) offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
The MedCerts Front Office Administrator training program covers skills such as:
Soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
Customer service, communication skills and professionalism
Basic medical ethics as well as HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS regulations
Medical terminology for administrative duties in a medical facility
Scheduling needs and patient services
Obtaining patient information, verifying insurance coverage and preparing encounter forms
Filing medical records and performing basic financial and other general office procedures
To enroll in the Medical Front Office Administrator program, you will need a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with an internet connection and course registration & payment.
The cost of the program is $2,000. The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the CMAA examination.
MedCerts offers various payment options for the Medical Front Office Administrative Specialist program in order to make education accessible for all. These include monthly payments as low as $173 or the option to utilize government grant funding.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total duration of MedCerts’ Medical Front Office Administration Specialist program is 15 weeks if completing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.
MedCerts’ certification programs are fully online and designed for remote learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The instructional design incorporates interactive elements, simulations and expert instruction.
Required courses for the Medical Front Office Administrative Specialist program include Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office Basics and Medical Office Procedures and Administration.
Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
All MedCerts programs include expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-covered materials for the Medical Front Office Administrative Specialist program also include the cost of the national CMAA certification exam. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, the National Healthcareer Association. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
No, there are no clinical requirements for completing the Medical Front Office Administrative Specialist program.
Disclaimers
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
