This micro-pathway will allow students to gain skills and become eligible for the National Health Career (NHA) Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification, the CMAA credential, and gain skills in a variety of in-patient and outpatient administrative areas including, but not limited to, Medical Office Assistant and Medical Office Secretary.

Students may continue to pursue a credit certificate and/or associate degree in Health Navigator, Medical Assisting Certificate and/or a degree in Medical Coder/Billing Specialist Certificate, or Health Information Management A.A.S. degree.

The micro-pathway is a 12-month program for learners who work part-or full-time. It will be available in a virtual synchronous and hybrid learning format. 

Key Benefits
  • Affordable program helps learners quickly train for a job, a better job, or a career as a Medical Assistant, Medical Office Secretary, Medical Coder/Billing Specialist, and more
  • Clear and concise academic pathway
  • Gain a solid foundation for all careers in the Health Sciences Industry 
  • Career development
  • Opportunities for internships and jobs 
Credentials Earned

This program consists of two credentials which can be completed in less than 12 months or less.

Students will earn the following credentials:

  • Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Empathy badge
Health Care Technician Description

The Medical Administrative Assistant is a gateway to a successful career as a health care technician. According to NHA (2021), “Medical administrative assistants (also called medical office assistants or medical secretaries) are critical in keeping health care offices running smoothly and play an important role in the patient experience."

Tasks vary by setting, but may include reviewing and answering practice correspondence; operating computer systems to accomplish office tasks; answering calls and scheduling appointments; greeting patients and updating electronic medical records; updating and maintaining patient and other practice-specific information; coordinating operation reports such as time and attendance; and operating office software and equipment. 

Health Care Technician/Phlebotomist

Health Care Technician

Core Competencies (Skills)

  • Outpatient/Inpatient Care Administration.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Median Average Salary

$45,800 (Washington Metropolitan area).

Regional Employers May Include

  • Medstar Health.
  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians.
  • Maryland Primary Care.
Career Growth Opportunities

Regional Outlook 

High Demand - 50,105 annual jobs in DC, MD, and VA

Regional Employers May Include

  • Medstar Health
  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
  • Maryland Primary Care

Healthcare Technician Salary (Initial focus area - Medical Administrative Assistant)

Median Average Salary

$45,800 (Washington metropolitan area)

Education Options

Associate degree in Health Navigator, Medical Assisting Certificate, and/or a degree in Medical Coder/Billing Specialist Certificate, or Health Information Management A.A.S. degree.

 

Cost

Application Fee: $0

Tuition: $3,145

Program Fee: $0 ($50 waived) 

Books: $0 (included in tuition) 

Exams: $0 (included in tuition)

Total Cost $3,145

Overview Chart

 Healthcare Technician Overview Flowchart

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