This course will teach you how administrative medical assistants are versatile and valuable members of the healthcare team who handle a broad range of duties and are skilled multitaskers that direct the flow of patients through an office. Effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and provide a positive experience for the patient. Their duties include maintaining the reception area, welcoming patients and visitors, scheduling appointments, gathering demographic information, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorizations, collecting copayments, and communicating via the phone and patient portal. This online administrative medical assistant certification course will prepare you for positions working alongside medical providers performing these administrative duties. Upon completing this medical administrative assistant training course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This CMAA certification course includes a voucher that covers the fee for the exam. This program is available with or without a six-hour fully online introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI-e module). This course exposes you to the basics of AI and its practical uses. As part of your program completion, you will be required to submit or present a brief summary of how AI applies to the subject of your main program. The cost of study materials is included in the total tuition. Program hours: 160 SOC: 31-9092.00 Medical Assistants (EDG147/GES147)