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Online Medical Administrative Assistant Program
Florida Medical Administrative Assistant Program
Stepful’s 100% online program prepares students in Florida to pass the NHA’s CMAA exam in just three months. We provide students with personalized career coaching and job support to help them find and secure a job after graduation.
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3-Month Course for Florida Students | 100% Online
Prep for your National NHA CMAA Certification
No Clinical Hours Required
1:1 Support from Enrollment to Employment
Earn Your Medical Administrative Assistant Certification in Florida
Our program is great for aspiring Administrative Medical Assistants in Florida who hope to earn their certification. Our online program includes live instruction, online learning activities, and interactive coursework on topics such as medical terminology, billing, laws, and more.
Stepful has a partnership with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), one of the most trusted and highly utilized certifying agencies in the United States. After finishing the program, students will not only be eligible for the NHA certification exam, but also well prepared to pass and begin their careers.
3 Months | 100% Online
NHA CMAA Certification Prep
Job support coaching until you land a full-time job
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How to Become a Medical Administrative Assistant in Florida
If you would like to secure a job as a medical administrative assistant in Florida, follow these simple steps:
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Complete a Medical Administrative Assistant training program
Florida does not require medical administrative assistants to earn a certification. However, most healthcare organizations prefer to hire Certified Medical Administrative Assistants. Completing a formal training program ensures that you will have the knowledge and skills you need to start your new job with confidence.
Stepful students can complete their training and earn a certificate in just a few months. Our online, part-time program allows students to complete their work on a flexible schedule while mastering basic physiology, medical terminology, healthcare law, and efficient office management.
2
Pass the NHA CMAA certification exam
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam is offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Passing this exam requires students to understand how to perform essential tasks like answering practice correspondence, operating computer systems, scheduling appointments, updating electronic medical records, and coordinating operational reports.
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Get a full-time job in Florida
There are many job opportunities available for medical administrative assistants in Florida. Use the terms “medical administrative assistant,” “medical office assistant,” and “medical receptionist” to find more opportunities.
A great place to start your search is through the Florida Job Website. Other great search engines include ZipRecruiter, Indeed, and Monster.
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Get hired as a Medical Administrative Assistant in Florida
Completing a training program and passing your certification exam is the best way to start a career as a medical administrative assistant in Florida. Certification can help you earn a higher starting salary and make you eligible for more advanced roles. According to the NHA, over 85% of employers nationwide prefer or encourage certification for their medical administrative assistants.
100% online training program
Our online platform includes engaging lessons, live support, morning and evening options, and much more. Students can learn at their own pace while enjoying the benefits of working with a live instructor in a group setting. Our online learning tools, like virtual simulations, live discussions, and quizzes, have been shown to improve engagement and retention of challenging topics.
Supportive community
Students at Stepful receive mentorship, job search support, and one-on-one coaching while making connections that can last a lifetime. Our team assists students with their job search, and our organization has partnerships with healthcare facilities across the nation, ensuring that you have the very best chance of finding employment quickly after your graduation.
It works
80% of graduates are employed as medical assistants within 3 months of graduation
Graduate our online medical assistant training program & find jobs at top healthcare companies—just like Stepful’s alumni.
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Monique
New Jersey, New Jersey
The reason I joined Stepful is to pursue my life-long dream of working in the medical field. And they made it happen!
Imani
Brooklyn, New York
This is the first time someone invests in me. Thank you Stepful for the leap of faith.
Juan
Queens, New York
Thank you Stepful for helping me land my dream job as a Medical Assistant in a Doctor's office. I wouldn’t have made it without you.
Jianee
Bronx, New York
Amazing school! Great learning environment! It allows you to apply your skills into the medical field.
Medical Administrative Assistant Classes on Your Own Schedule
Learn online, part-time, and on your own schedule. Evening classes available. Get 1:1 support from enrollment to employment.
We partner with the National Healthcareer Association to offer an accredited certification in Medical Administrative Assisting. Students who complete the Stepful program and pass the NHA CMAA exam will be eligible to work as Certified Medical Administrative Assistants in 48 of 50 states.
Weeks 1-2
Build a foundation in admin assisting fundamentals, including anatomy, medical terminology, medical records, and EHR. Develop essential patient communication skills.
Weeks 3-5
Explore healthcare law and medical ethics, including HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS guidelines. Master patient scheduling techniques and handle telehealth appointments.
Weeks 6-8
Learn patient processing and reimbursement, including intake, health insurance, medical billing, and coding. Manage financial procedures and claims.
Weeks 9-12
Understand medical office logistics, ensure safety, manage equipment and inventory, and oversee operations. Prepare for the NHA CMAA exam with practice tests and strategies.
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You'll have two live classes per week and should plan
for 90 minutes of additional daily coursework.
for 90 minutes of additional daily coursework.
Online Medical Administrative Assistant Course
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$166*
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Once the class starts, you will pay $166* per month.
Once the class starts, you will pay $166* per month.
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$249*
every 2 weeks over 8 payments
Pay $59 to secure your spot now.
Once the class starts, you will pay $249 every two weeks over 8 payments.
Once the class starts, you will pay $249 every two weeks over 8 payments.
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What Is a Medical Administrative Assistant and Where Do They Work in Florida?
Medical administrative assistants, also known as medical receptionists and office medical assistants, are essential staff members in clinics, private practices, hospitals, urgent care centers, long-term care facilities, and more.
Medical administrative assistants in Florida can find work in both urban and rural areas. Some are even able to work from home.
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Common Medical Administrative Assistant Responsibilities
Medical administrative assistants take care of administrative and organizational tasks. Their daily responsibilities may include:
- Making and answering phone calls
- Directing patients in the waiting room
- Communicating with patients
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining patient records
- Handling referrals
- Working with billing and insurance
- Keeping the office organized and stocked
- Helping patients fill out paperwork
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Requirements for the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification in Florida
Before you can take the NHA’s CMAA exam, students must either complete an accredited training program or have one year of supervised work experience. Work experience must be completed within three years of the exam date. You’ll also need either a high school diploma or a GED.
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Job Outlook for Certified Medical Administrative Assistants in Florida
Salary: $40,140 / year
Average salary in Florida
Job Outlook: 5% Growth
From 2023 to 2033
# of Jobs in Florida: 90,320
As of May 2024
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical administrative assistants have a great job outlook, much higher than the national average. Their projected growth rate is 5% over the next ten years.
How much does an administrative medical assistant make?
The median salary for medical administrative assistants in the United States is $43,380, and as of 2025, there are 783,900 jobs across the US.
In Florida, medical administrative assistants earn an average annual wage of $40,140, slightly less than the national average. On the bright side, Florida employs more medical administrative assistants than nearly any other state: 90,320, a number that’s only topped by the more populous California.
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3 Months | 100% Online Training Program
Prep for your National NHA CMAA Certification
No Clinical Hours Required
1:1 Support from Enrollment to Employment
