The Health Sciences Careers: Medical Administrative Assistant exam assesses competency in the basic concepts in the field of Medical Assisting as well as an understanding of the issues surrounding the processes, terminology, billing, and recordkeeping in a medical office. Successful candidates will be able to analyze and resolve problems involving social situations and compliance issues.
An individual earning this certification has approximately 150 hours of instruction and/or hands-on experience in Medical Assisting. They should be able to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate patient communication, medical records, and health-related legal questions.
