The Medical Administrative Assistant plays a key role in medical offices and healthcare\u00a0facilities; they are often\u00a0the first person a client or patient talks to when entering a medical\u00a0facility.\u00a0<\/span>Their duties may include the utilization of computerized medical office software, administrative office procedures, health insurance processing, billing and transcription of medical reports.<\/span><\/p>\n The Medical Administrative Assistant goes by many titles: medical receptionist, staffing assistant, registrar, and patient care coordinator.<\/p>\n There are more than 2.4 million medical office and administrative support positions in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2008-2009), and are projected to increase 15.7 percent between 2006 and 2016.<\/p>\n Medical Administrative\u00a0positions are often entry-level and do not require a credential, however\u00a0training and experience in healthcare, office reception, or customer service should provide a hiring advantage. Job seekers will also need English language skills.<\/p>\n Hourly rates of pay average $12.94 per hour but generally range from $10.60 to $17.33 per hour, depending on experience and employer, according to Workforce Explorer<\/a>\u00a0(www.WorkforceExplorer.com).<\/p>\n For currently available jobs and pay information in Washington, go to Washington Health Careers<\/a> (www.washingtonhealthcarecareers.com).<\/p>\n The\u00a0Certificate of Achievement\u00a0has a total of 49 credits and is usually completed in\u00a0three (3) quarters.\u00a0It prepares participants for entry-level positions in outpatient settings.<\/p>\nCareer Opportunities<\/h2>\n
Certificate of Achievement<\/h2>\n