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Medical Administrative Assistant Certification Program in Idaho
Stepful’s 3-month online program trains you to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant in Maine. You'll get the skills to pass the NHA’s CMAA exam, plus dedicated career support to help you secure a full-time job after graduation.
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3-Month Course for Idaho 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 Idaho
If you want to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), we can help you meet your goals! Our 3-month program is offered 100% online and includes recorded lectures, online learning activities, live instruction, virtual simulations, and quizzes. Giving students from every kind of learning style the opportunity to succeed.
We prepare students to take on the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) in 3 months. Some of the topics covered in class include coding and billing, medical terminology, medical laws and ethics, and more.
Our support doesn’t end after graduation, as we support you 1:1 to find a job and start your healthcare career.
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 Idaho
Follow these simple steps to secure a job as a medical administrative assistant in Idaho.
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Complete a Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program
While the state of Idaho does not require medical administrative assistants to have a certificate to work, healthcare organizations typically prefer to hire certified medical administrative assistants. Earning a certification shows potential employers that you will have the skills and knowledge required to be a great medical office assistant.
Stepful students will be ready to take their certification exam in just three months. Coursework and lectures cover medical office management, staff and patient scheduling, physiology, medical terminology, healthcare law, and medical ethics.
2
Pass the NHA CMAA Certification Exam
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam contains 110 scored questions and must be completed in two hours or less.
The NHA exam outline includes operating computer systems, answering practice correspondence, scheduling appointments, updating electronic medical records, and coordinating operational reports.
The exam must be taken at a testing center or with an online proctor. You can schedule your exam after creating an NHA account and submitting proof of eligibility.
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Find a Full-Time Job in Idaho
There are many job opportunities available in Idaho for medical administrative assistants.
A great place to start your search is through the Idaho Department of Labor. Other great search engines include Indeed, ZipRecruiter, and Monster. Instructors at Stepful can help you search for a job in Idaho.
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Get Hired as a Medical Administrative Assistant in Idaho
Earning your certification is the first step to becoming a medical administrative assistant in Idaho, and it can lead to higher pay and faster job placement. Stepful’s online program offers career coaching, flexible scheduling, and access to hundreds of employer partners nationwide.
100% Online Training Program
Stepful’s online program offers live lectures, 1:1 homework help, and flexible class times, making it easy to balance school with work or family. Students stay engaged through peer discussions, virtual simulations, and interactive quizzes.
Supportive Community
Online learning can feel isolating, but Stepful keeps students connected through cohort-based learning, peer support, and live instructor interactions. Our instructors are dedicated to helping each student pass the exam and land a job.
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 Idaho?
Medical administrative assistants can also be called medical receptionists or office medical assistants. Each of these titles represents essential staff members in clinics, hospitals, urgent care centers, private practice offices, surgical centers, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare facilities.
Medical administrative assistants may also find work-from-home jobs with insurance companies, billing agencies, or other healthcare organizations. You may need in-person job experience before getting hired for a remote position.
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Common Medical Administrative Assistant Responsibilities
Medical administrative assistants handle both administrative and organizational tasks. Their daily responsibilities may include:
- Directing patients in the waiting room.
- Communicating with patients.
- Scheduling appointments.
- Maintaining patient records.
- Working with billing and insurance.
- Making and answering phone calls.
- Creating staff work schedules
- Care coordination
- Handling referrals
- Keeping the office organized and stocked.
- Helping patients fill out paperwork.
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Requirements for the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification in Idaho
In order to be eligible to take the CMAA exam, candidates must either complete an accredited training program or submit proof of one year of supervised medical administrative assisting work experience. The one year of working experience must be completed within 3 years of the exam date.
While certification is recommended, there are no state-specific requirements for medical administrative assistants in Idaho.
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Job Outlook for Certified Medical Administrative Assistants in Idaho
Salary: $43,430 / year
Average salary in Idaho
Job Outlook: 5% Growth
From 2023 to 2033
# of Jobs in Idaho: 2,470
As of May 2024
Medical administrative assistants have a great job outlook. The predicted growth rate is between 2025 and 2035 is 15%.
How much does an administrative medical assistant make?
Median salary for medical administrative assistants in the United States is $43,380, and there are 783,900 jobs in the United States in 2025.
In Idaho, medical administrative assistants earn a little less than the National Average. Medical administrative assistants in Idaho earn an average salary of $43,430 per year or $20 per hour.
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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
