Medical Assistant Certification in San Antonio

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Medical Assistant Certification: San Antonio’s Available Licenses

Did you know that the rate of available positions for medical assistants is set to rise 29% between 2012 and 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics? Medical assistants are in high demand. This is due to multiple factors; the rate of aging Americans and those needing medical attention is increasing, and the nature of their work is necessary for the healthcare industry.

Whether they work in a medical office, hospital, nursing office, or other health-related facility, medical assistants may schedule appointments, admit patients, manage insurance forms, perform routine laboratory testing, organize medical records, and more.

Although they do not need to complete any formal training to access entry-level positions, it is recommended that anyone aspiring to become a medical assistant obtain relevant medical assistant certification, San Antonio. This will help you obtain employment, garner a higher salary and be eligible for certifications. Like many other professionals in the health care field, medical assistants may obtain medical assistant certification San Antonio that will let them access better-paid positions and perform advanced and more specialized tasks.  

Registered Medical Assistant
To become a registered medical assistant, you need at least five years of relevant training or medical assistant certification. If you do not have a formal education, you need a recommendation from your employer or supervisor to write the exam.  

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
The CMAA is a certification for medical administrative assistants that is recognized nationally. It indicates your proficiency at performing the standard administrative tasks required in a doctor’s office.  

Certified EKG Technician
With this certification, you can operate machines that record the electrical activity and rhythm of a patient’s heart. This information offers important details to help diagnose heart conditions. Specifically, you may set up and administer EKGs and stress tests; prepare patients for medical monitoring; review and provide test results to medical professionals for analysis; schedule appointments; and more.  

Electronic Health Records Specialist
A Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) is responsible for protecting the confidentiality and integrity of patient data. Specifically, you would audit patient records to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, review patient records to verify that they are complete, collect patient demographic and insurance, process Release of Information requests for health care records, and more.  

Final Thoughts
Medical assistant certification San Antonio will help you access a greater number of job opportunities at an increased pay scale with enhanced subject matter knowledge. The above certifications are just a few of the ones that you can obtain. Ask your accredited college, such as Southern Careers Institute, for the list of certifications that you will be eligible for after successfully completing your medical assistant program.

Additionally, make sure you ask each professional certification’s governing board for the necessary requirements to achieve each certification. Becoming a medical assistant in and of itself is a worthwhile and exciting career choice. You can also use it as a gateway to obtain certifications to demonstrate your specialized knowledge and qualifications. Get started as a medical assistant today, and see the possibilities.

This article was published on: 03/14/13 12:38 PM

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