HI 9800
Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional
The demand for Medical Assistants and Scribes in the United States continues to grow at a rate that outpaces nearly all other allied health occupations.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
What Does a Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional Do?
Medical Assistants are multi-skilled allied healthcare professionals who work to administer medications, assist with minor procedures, record vital signs, prepare patients and rooms for examination, obtain laboratory specimens, provide patient education and much more. The primary function of a medical scribe professional is the creation and maintenance of the patient’s medical record, which is created under the supervision of the attending physician. The scribe will document the patient’s story, the physician’s interaction with the patient, the procedures performed, the results of laboratory studies, and other pertinent information. The combination of these roles allows for a top candidate to excel in any healthcare environment.
- 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 and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
What You’ll Learn – HI 9800 Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional
The demand for Medical Assistants and Scribes in the United States continues to grow at a rate that outpaces nearly all other allied health occupations. Traditionally, for every hour that physicians provide direct face time to patients – 2 more hours are spent on Electronic Health Records and other clerical work. A growing strategy to decrease this clerical burden is to use Medical Scribes trained to document patient encounters in real-time.
Since the EHR is at the core of a Medical Scribe’s daily job functions, students will gain knowledge of medical clinic workflow systems by engaging and interacting with a Simulated Software Application. The book and software activities included in this program use a building block approach to learning the medical clinic workflow processes. This approach ensures students are prepared to synthesize and organize medical data into a coherent entry so that it complies with office protocols, federal regulations, and insurance requirements.
The Clinical Medical Assistant and Scribe program is designed to equip students with the requisite knowledge and skills needed to achieve certification as a Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Medical Scribe (AMSP). Additionally, students are qualified and eligible for a third certification as a Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). This combination of certifications provides graduates with a significant advantage in a competitive market!
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Program Details
American Medical Association (AMA) Collaboration
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- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- English language proficiency
- English language proficiency
- Expert-led video based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
- eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant, Kinn’s Clinical Medical Assistant Textbook & Medical Clinic Workflow
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and are provided at no additional cost to students. However, students have access to these materials for a limited time frame aligned with their program. Access to these materials outside of this period is not guaranteed, and students may be responsible for costs associated with any extended access.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
- Upon passing the exam, students have obtained “Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional” (AMSP) status. Once on the job, 200 hours removes the apprentice status and makes them fully certified as a Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP).
Career Outlook
Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional
Job Opportunities
openings in the US
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Tuition Cost
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant & Scribe Professional Online Training
FAQs
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.
