Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

2300 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 700

Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009

Phone: 1-800-433-0427

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Become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Online

Clinical medical assistants combine clinical and procedural knowledge, working across the domain of healthcare facilities to aid in patient care and in-office procedures. They work directly with patients and support the work of doctors and other healthcare professionals. This 100% online course will prepare you to work as a certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA), designated by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Job Outlook for Certified Clinical Medical Assistants

The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today.
Within healthcare, medical assistants are among the most in-demand professionals.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates 16% growth and 117,800 new job opportunities between now and 2031.
Clinical medical assistants earn an average annual salary of $37,370.

Course Objectives

Learn the necessary skills to function as a vital member of the healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
Understand ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, protecting the privacy of patient information
Demonstrate the importance of a first impression, maintaining a safe office environment
Identify medical terminology, and clinical procedures
Summarize the importance of the revenue cycle, the role of a practice manager, and the undertaking of risk management strategies to achieve medical practice efficiency
Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
Learn the various administrative and clinical job duties of a medical assistant
Summarize the techniques and best practices for obtaining a medical assisting position
Prepare to sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam through the NHA

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant FAQs

WHAT DOES A CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA) JOB INVOLVE?

Medical assistants are critical members of healthcare teams in a variety of medical settings. As a CCMA, you are often the first and last person a patient interacts with, making a lasting impact on the patient’s experience. CCMAs are flexible, performing a variety of tasks such as:

Taking patient vital signs
Assisting providers with exams and procedures
Administering injections or medications
Performing EKG, phlebotomy, and other essential laboratory procedures
Checking patients in and out upon arrival and departure
Answering phone calls and questions
Updating and maintaining electronic health records (EHR)

ARE CCMAs THE SAME AS CNAs?

While CCMAs may serve in a variety of roles in the healthcare setting, including office processes, clinical procedures and patient management, certified nurse assistants (CNAs) work full-time with patients and may help with basic care activities such as dressing, bathing, and moving patients while they are under medical care.

DO CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANTS NEED CERTIFICATION?

The healthcare environment operates on the basis of professionalism, precision and dedication to patient welfare.
Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs.
The NHA estimates 89% of employers require or encourage certification.
Earning a certification such as the CCMA establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.

IN WHAT FACILITIES DO CCMAs WORK?

Certified clinical medical assistants commonly work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.

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