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Online Medical Administrative Assistant Program
Medical Administrative Assistant Program in Maine
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 Maine 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 Maine
If you want a meaningful job with flexible hours and room to grow, becoming a medical administrative assistant is a great choice.
Stepful’s 3-month Maine Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program prepares you for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
The curriculum includes medical terminology, scheduling, front-office procedures, and healthcare systems. You’ll also learn how to assist with billing, coding, telehealth, and insurance.
Clinical hours are not required, so Stepful’s program offers hands-on learning through practical assignments and real-world simulations.
Once you have achieved certification, you will receive dedicated support for job placement, ensuring a seamless transition into the workforce.
Stepful’s AI-powered platform helps students launch healthcare careers faster and more affordably than traditional programs. Our success has earned us the #1 EdTech ranking in the U.S. by Time and a spot among the global Top 10.
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 Maine
Starting a career as a certified medical administrative assistant in Maine involves three key steps:
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Complete a Medical Administrative Assistant Training Program
Maine does not require certification to work as a medical administrative assistant, but most healthcare employers prefer or require it. Certification also opens the door to better job opportunities and higher wages.
Stepful’s 3-month online training program covers patient communication, medical office procedures, healthcare laws, and administrative technology. It will give you the knowledge you need to confidently pass the national certification exam and enter the workforce.
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Pass the NHA CMAA Certification Exam
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), assesses knowledge in administrative tasks within healthcare settings. Stepful’s program is specifically designed to prepare you to pass this exam.
This credential is widely recognized, affordable, and can be earned quickly to help you stand out to employers.
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Land a Full-Time Job in Maine
Medical administrative assistants are needed in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and community health centers across Maine. Stepful supports your job search with resume tools, interview training, and connections to healthcare employers.
Searching some of Maine’s many healthcare organizations will show you how widespread the demand is for medical administrative assistants. Search groups like Northern Light Health, MaineHealth, and MaineGeneral Health.
You can also grow your network and access professional development opportunities through the Maine Health Information Management Association (MeHIMA).
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Get Hired as a Medical Administrative Assistant in Maine
Stepful’s career support services include resume help, interview practice, and local job search assistance. The program is designed to help you get certified and confidently enter Maine’s healthcare workforce.
100% Online Training Program
Stepful’s program is fully online, with flexible class times in the mornings, evenings, or on weekends. You’ll receive CMAA exam prep and guidance from dedicated instructors as you go through the course.
Supportive Community
From day one, you’ll get one-on-one support from a dedicated coach and connect with peers on the same path. After graduation, ongoing career support and mentorship help you succeed long after landing your first 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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What Is a Medical Administrative Assistant and Where Do They Work in Maine?
Medical administrative assistants manage the front office in healthcare settings. They check in patients, keep records up to date, handle insurance, and support providers with daily operations.
They are sometimes called medical office assistants or medical receptionists.
Where Medical Administrative Assistants Work in Maine
In Maine, medical administrative assistants are employed in a variety of settings:
- Hospitals and Health Systems: MaineHealth, Northern Light, and MaineGeneral Health rely on admin assistants in many departments.
- Private Practices and Specialty Clinics: Offices in cardiology, dermatology, or pediatrics need administrative support.
- Community Health Centers: Clinics in rural or underserved areas need staff for scheduling, billing, and intake.
- Outpatient Centers: These facilities offer services like imaging, same-day surgery, and urgent care.
Most jobs are concentrated in Maine’s larger metro areas, including Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston.
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Common Medical Administrative Assistant Responsibilities
A medical administrative assistant’s tasks vary by setting, but typically include:
- Scheduling appointments: They are responsible for confirming, canceling, and rescheduling appointments.
- Maintaining patient records: It is important to keep medical records up to date so that patients can receive the best care possible.
- Making and answering phone calls: They are usually the first people that patients speak to when calling a medical office.
- Directing patients in the waiting room: This helps ensure proper patient flow in the waiting room and throughout the clinic.
- Communicating with patients: They are involved in communicating important information to patients, such as billing and scheduling details.
- Working with billing and insurance: Paying for healthcare is often a complicated and stressful process for patients. Administrative medical assistants can help patients understand what their insurance plans will and will not cover.
- Keeping the office organized and stocked: Not having adequate supplies can be inconvenient and, in some cases, disastrous, so this is a more important job than it might seem.
- Helping patients fill out paperwork: Sometimes, patients have trouble filling out all the required paperwork during their visit, and a good medical administrative assistant can help.
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Requirements for the Medical Administrative Assistant Certification in Maine
Maine does not have a statewide certification requirement for medical administrative assistants. However, earning a CMAA credential makes you more competitive in the job market and may help you earn a higher starting wage.
According to NHA, 84% of employers require or encourage certification for medical administrative assistants.
You can qualify for the CMAA exam if you:
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Have completed a training program like Stepful’s in the past 5 years
or
- Have 1 year of supervised work experience in the past 3 years, or 2 years in the past 5 years
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Job Outlook for Certified Medical Administrative Assistants in Maine
Salary: $42,100 / year
Average salary in Maine
Job Outlook: 5% Growth
From 2023 to 2033
# of Jobs in Maine: 2,540
As of May 2024
The job outlook for Medical Administrative Assistants is strong. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2023, there are approximately 750,000 medical administrative assistants in the U.S. They project that the number of jobs will continue to grow by 5% over the next ten years.
This is due, primarily, to the growth of the healthcare industry. As baby boomers age, they will require more medical services. Medical Admin Assistants will be needed to handle the billing and insurance processing of Medicare and other claims.
Secretaries and administrative assistants in other fields are only projected to grow at a 1% rate, so there is a definite advantage to being in the healthcare field for this kind of job.
In Maine, there are 2,540 medical admin assistants, or about 4 per 1,000 jobs in the state.
How Much Does a Medical Administrative Assistant Make in Maine?
In Maine, medical administrative assistants earn an average salary of $42,100 per year, or $20.24 per hour.
Receptionists not working in healthcare earn about $37,230 per year, or $17.90 per hour, which is significantly less than those in healthcare.
Medical administrative assistant jobs are concentrated in Maine’s metro areas, where there are more healthcare facilities:
- The Portland-South Portland area has 940 medical admin assistants who make an average of $43,620 per year, above the average for the state.
- The Bangor area has 300 medical admin assistants making an average of $42,610 per year.
- The Portsmouth, NH-ME area has 540 medical admin assistants making an average of $45,710, well above the average for Maine.
These wages reflect a strong demand for trained healthcare administrative support in Maine.
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