Medical Administrative Assistant
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Our nationally accredited online Medical Administrative Assistant training can help you prepare for the National Healthcare Association CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant) as well as the CEHRS (Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist) exams. In addition to engaging, well-structured lessons, your tuition includes a voucher to cover the cost of the CMAA exam ($115 value).
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
7 Months
Costs
$800
Leads to
$35.1k careers
Example Career
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$26,140
$35,070
$46,960
$12.57
$16.86
$22.58
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
As demand in the U.S. for healthcare increases, so does the need for Medical Assistants. As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you will likely manage the front desk of a healthcare facility and assist with other managerial tasks. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual average salary of a medical secretary is $36,580.
On average, entry-level positions for Medical Administrative Assistants in Louisiana earn ~$17/hr.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Penn Foster College’s online Medical Administrative Assistant program consists of eight courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for working in a medical office setting —including doctors' offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and public health clinics.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
Prospective students of this program must be at least 17 years of age and have a high school diploma (or equivalent). At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA