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Clinical Medical Assistant and Medical Scribe Professional
What does a Clinical Medical Assistant and Medical Scribe Professional do?
Through the Clinical Medical Assistant and Medical Scribe Professional career training, you will learn the combined skills of a medical scribe and medical assistant, preparing yourself to stand out with clinical expertise. These specialists work alongside physicians assisting with minor procedures and taking notes as well as interacting with patients.
Where Can You Work?
Typically, a Clinical Medical Assistant and Medical Scribe Professional works in various healthcare settings including hospitals, physician’s practices, and many other places.
Length
34 Weeks
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Kinn's Medical Administrative Assistant
- eBook: Kinn's Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook
- eBook: Medical Clinic Workflow
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$6,000
Clinical Medical Assistant and Medical Scribe Professional
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Upon completion of this training, you’ll be able to:
- Comply with relevant laws and ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA, and HITECH
- Demonstrate clinical care skills related to patient preparation, measurement of vital signs, assisting the physician, and performance of specimen collection and testing
- Discuss patient scheduling and related tasks for provider scheduling, intake procedures and preparation of records
- Understand laboratory testing and pharmacology as applicable to EHR
- Explain how medical coding plays a role in and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
Courses - 34 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Medical Office Procedures and Administration
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Medical Scribe Essentials
Program Preview
Allied Healthcare Professional Job Possibilities
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Medical Scribe
$27,300 – $33,150
ESTIMATED SALARY
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Clinical Medical Assistant
$24,000 – $46,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
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Medical Office Assistant
$21,000 – $42,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
Upon completing your training, you’ll be qualified to earn 3 different certifications including the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certification and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification by the National Healthcareer Association and the Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional (AMSP) by the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group.
Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification can help you stand out in the world of medical assistants and allows you to join the workforce with an advantage.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.
Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional
The AMSP credential showcases a student’s knowledge, skill, and ability to work as a medical scribe efficiently. Students must possess less than 200 hours of documented front-line, on-the-job medical scribe experience in order to sit for the exam.
Issuing Authority
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Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
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Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
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FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 34 weeks, making students job-ready in 9 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.