Medical administrative assistants are essential team members at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, and clinics. They are responsible for the following duties:
As advancements in medical technology rise, more employers are requiring national certification in the administrative field each year.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Certification
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Earning your CMAA through National Performance Specialists means you’ll become nationally certified, which ensures employers you’re continually updating your industry knowledge in the medical administrative assistant field. Without this, a potential employer can’t verify your medical administrative assistant skills, decreasing your chances of being hired.
All NPS initial & renewal certification exams are remote proctored. NPS Remote Proctoring allows you to take your certification exam from the comfort of your home. Our advanced system provides you with 3 certification exam attempts and on-demand testing so you can test anytime without scheduling or going to a testing center.
Become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant in 4 easy steps:
Medical Administrative Assistants who have completed a Medical Administrative Assistant training program or possess practical experience in the field may register to sit for the CMAA certification exam.
The first step you need to take in your online CMAA certification is to register. Once you’ve completed your registration, you will receive access to your certification materials. Certification materials include complete comprehensive study materials, unlimited practice exams, and three attempts to take the certification exam.
Watch the video Certification Overview video below for an inside look at the certification process.
*Complete exam qualifications and requirements can be found in the NPS Candidate Handbook.
With our one-of-a-kind e-learning platform featuring intelligent automation, you will easily navigate your way through the certification process. The entire process is able to be completed online from the comfort of your home.
NPS advisor’s will also be made available to assist you throughout the CMAA certification exam process.
Though our advisors are here if you need them, we offer such an incredibly easy user experience, you’ll most likely not even need them until it’s time for your resume revision and job placement assistance once certified.
The CMAA certification exam has 100 multiple-choice questions with a 120-minute time limit. You may take the certification exam at any time, and you have a total of 3 attempts to pass the CMAA exam without any retake fees.
Each time you take a practice exam or the certification exam, you will be provided with a domain proficiency report that will show you the areas of the study materials you need to focus on to improve your score.
Upon completion of your national certification exam, your results will be provided to you within 1 hour.
The cost for your initial two-year CMAA certification period is $200.
Your competency-based study guide, unlimited practice exams, and three chances to take the CMAA certification exam are all included in the cost of your initial certification, as well as unlimited medically-driven resume revisions and job placement assistance.
On average, these services would cost over $450, but with NPS they are all included for one low cost of $200.
When you register for online testing you are able to complete the certification process online, at your own pace.
When you pass the certification exam, your national certification is instantly submitted to the national registry. A digital copy of your certification is provided by email and will be forever stored in your NPS account. You can easily print your certification for you and your employers records. Your certification can easily be verified in the NPS Verification Portal.
NPS remains a proud member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.). You may view our membership using our Credly Badge that is issued by I.C.E.
NPS is the only medical administrative assistant certification agency that gives you all the tools you need to succeed for one low price. We understand everyone’s circumstances are different and we strive to meet everyone’s needs, no matter their financial background.
We expect NPS-certified members to present themselves professionally. National Performance Specialists is a subdivision of the National Association for Psychometric Competency Testing (NAPCT). We reserve the right to revoke certifications at any time if an NPS-certified member does not conduct themselves as a moral and professional member of the allied health community.
Complete study materials and unlimited practice exams
Three attempts to pass the exam without retake fees
The largest network of allied health recruiters & staffing agencies
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Once you have passed the certification exam, your certification is able to be printed and verified.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistants are required to renew their CMAA Certification every two years. An administrative assistant should start the process at least 30 days prior to the day their certification expires. This will allow sufficient time to complete their continuing education hours and submit their renewal assessment. You will not need to go back to a school or training program, nor attend a class to renew your certification.
The renewal process can be completed entirely online in the NPS learning management system. The cost to renew your credential for the following two-year period is $250.00. Renewing ensures your employer that you are dedicated to updating your knowledge in the field.
Click to learn more about Renewing Your CMAA Certification.
register nowA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Instructor (CMAAI) is a highly-skilled administrative assistant with more than 5 years of experience in the field. Instructors can teach for a training program or an employer. They’re responsible for ensuring that students in their class are retaining the information provided by their curriculum. Every class should provide students with details about the instructor’s background and credentials.
If an administrative assistant meets the requirements and wishes to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) they can complete the entire process online. If you would prefer to speak with someone regarding the process, contact us today.
Click to learn more about becoming a Certified Medical Administrative Instructor (CMAAI).
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National Performance Specialists is also partnered with the American Red Cross to provide job placement assistance to NPS Members and to assist the American Red Cross in recruiting quality candidates across the United States.
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