HI 1200

Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

Online Certification Training

The perfect introduction into the front office environment of the healthcare industry. Watch our program sneak peek below!

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CMAA

Certification
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MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What Does a Medical Front Office Administration Specialist Do?

Medical Front Office jobs can look different depending on the type of healthcare environment you work in, but you should expect daily patient interaction and performing any administrative task that supports the medical office. Some of those tasks could include records and information management, basic coding, financial management, appointment scheduling and both in-person and telephone customer service.

249,821

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Medical Front Office Administration Specialist will see available jobs grow 29% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

HI 1200

Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

Our medical administration training will prepare you to begin a lucrative career in the front office environment of any healthcare facility. In a short 15 weeks and through the completion of three courses, you’ll have a versatile education in Medical administration.

Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Microsoft Office Basics and Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology courses will set you up for the beginning of a successful, long-lasting career. The combination of understanding medical jargon and the standard software used in all offices create a solid base. With the addition of the specific practices of medical administration, scheduling systems and HIPAA regulations, you’ll be confident walking into any medical front office. Completing our courses will prepare you to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). MedCerts covers the registration cost of your exam and upon passing you’ll be qualified to work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics and a variety of other healthcare facilities.

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  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
  2. Grasp the importance of customer service, communication skills and professionalism
  3. Comply with basic medical ethics as well as HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS regulations
  4. Understand and utilize medical terminology for administrative duties in a medical facility
  5. Evaluate a medical office’s scheduling needs and appropriately book patient services
  6. Accurately obtain patient information, verify insurance coverage, and prepare encounter forms
  7. Correctly file medical records, and perform basic financial and other general office procedures

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. eBook: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

Required Courses
Code
Course
Duration
PS 1011
Professionalism in Allied Health
2
Weeks
MS 1000
Microsoft Office Basics
1
Weeks
HI 1014
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
6
Weeks
HI 1014
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
6
Weeks
HI 1011
Medical Office Procedures and Administration
6
Weeks
Total Program Duration

Eligible Certifications

CMAA

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Certification

Medical Front Office Administration Specialist

Job Opportunities

Medical Administrative and Medical Secretary

$24000 – $49000

Estimated Salary

Entry-Level

Medical Reception and Receptionist

$21000 – $28000

Estimated Salary

Career Potential

Patient Centered Care Coordinator

$30000 – $72000

Estimated Salary

Disclaimers

  1. 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.

Mental Health Support Professional Online Certification Training—Frequently Asked Questions

A Medical Front Office Administration Specialist manages administrative duties at a healthcare facility. Their responsibilities include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, managing patient records, processing insurance claims and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. They play a key role in ensuring the office operates smoothly and efficiently, providing critical support to both medical staff and patients.

The job outlook for medical office administrators is promising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in this field is projected to grow by 28% from 2020 to 2030, a rate much faster than the average for all occupations.

A typical starting salary for a medical front office administrator is $30,500. Long-term career potential for specialty positions such as Patient Centered Care Coordinators offer salaries up to $72,000.

You need a high school diploma or equivalent and formal training through an institution such as MedCerts. After completing a recognized program, the next step is to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam (CMAA) offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

The MedCerts Front Office Administrator training program covers skills such as:

Soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional

Customer service, communication skills and professionalism

Basic medical ethics as well as HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS regulations

Medical terminology for administrative duties in a medical facility

Scheduling needs and patient services

Obtaining patient information, verifying insurance coverage and preparing encounter forms

Filing medical records and performing basic financial and other general office procedures

To enroll in the program, high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.

The cost of the program is $2,000.

MedCerts offers various payment options, including monthly payments as low as $173 or the option to utilize government grant funding.

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total duration of MedCerts’ Medical Front Office Administration Specialist program is 15 weeks.

MedCerts’ certification programs are fully online and designed for remote learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The instructional design incorporates interactive elements, simulations and expert instruction.

Required courses include Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office Basics and Medical Office Procedures and Administration.

MedCerts includes exam fees and preparation materials in the program cost. The courses are designed to prepare students to take and pass the CMAA exam.

MedCerts programs include expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-Covered Materials also include CMAA exam fee coverage. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.

This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: Louisiana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

No, there are no clinical requirements for completing this program.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Medical Front Office Administration Specialist