Do you have great customer service skills? Are you interested in clerical work?
Let us help you develop the skills you need to find a position as a physician office assistant.
Our 228-hour certificate prepares you to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certfication exam.
Physician office assistants work in the front of primary and specialty medical practices and contact call centers. Job duties may include:
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You will learn how an outpatient medical practice works and handles the everyday duties related to patients’ records, scheduling and more. The classes will incorporate critical thinking skills, customer service activities and generational and cultural diversity where appropriate.
Our program is designed to prepare you to:
Our program prepares you to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam administered through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).
Upon completing your certificate, you can continue your education at HACC if you wish! We have a variety of healthcare programs, among others, that may be of interest.
When you complete an associate degree, you can continue and transfer credits to a four-year school.
For your convenience, you can complete the certificate at our Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York campuses.
Yes! Through the HACC Foundation, scholarships are available. Please visit hacc.edu/scholarships for details and deadlines.
You can complete spring, summer and fall classes at HACC. Please use the information listed in the "How Can I Learn More" section to find out about start dates and enrollment deadlines.
We are passionate about providing a high-quality education and an opportunity for you to pursue your goals. Please contact the healthcare education office in our Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division at 717-221-1727 for more information.