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Online Medical Receptionist Certification
Become a
Medical Receptionist
Our fully online, 3-month Medical Receptionist program, you’ll gain the skills needed to pass the NHA’s CMAA exam. You’ll also access dedicated career coaching and job-placement services to launch your career after certification.
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3-Month course | 100% online classes
Prep for your national NHA CMAA certification
No clinical hours required
1:1 support from enrollment to employment
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How to become a Medical Receptionist
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3-Month online class
Join live, 90-minute classes twice a week with expert instructors. Complete daily assignments, mock exams, and simulations—100% online. Pass your national certification exam with confidence.
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National certification
Get ready to pass your NHA CMAA exam with confidence. Our pass rate is 15pts above the national average.
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Land a full-time job
Join our 8-week Job Coaching Program with mock interview workshops, live group coaching, and weekly updates on open jobs in your area, designed to get you hired in healthcare.
Earn your Medical Receptionist certification
While certification is not always required, over 80% of healthcare organizations prefer to hire Medical Receptionists who have earned a certificate.
Stepful is one of the fastest and least expensive options for students hoping to earn their certificate. Our Medical Receptionist program prepares students to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
We teach our students everything they need to know to perform Medical Receptionist tasks such as medical billing and coding, electronic healthcare documentation, and more.
The three-month program at Stepful is completely online, allowing students to complete their coursework on their own schedule. In addition, 1:1 instruction allows students to get their individual needs met and questions answered.
Our program offers flexible scheduling, live classroom instruction, exam preparation, and career coaching services. Stepful is one of the fastest and most affordable options for students who want CMAA certification.
Stepful is one of the fastest and least expensive options for students hoping to earn their certificate. Our Medical Receptionist program prepares students to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
We teach our students everything they need to know to perform Medical Receptionist tasks such as medical billing and coding, electronic healthcare documentation, and more.
The three-month program at Stepful is completely online, allowing students to complete their coursework on their own schedule. In addition, 1:1 instruction allows students to get their individual needs met and questions answered.
Our program offers flexible scheduling, live classroom instruction, exam preparation, and career coaching services. Stepful is one of the fastest and most affordable options for students who want CMAA certification.
Issuing authority
Stepful students take the Certified Medical Receptionist (CMAA) exam, issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), an accredited certification agency.
The NHA-issued CMAA credential is nationally recognized and widely accepted by healthcare employers across the U.S.
The NHA-issued CMAA credential is nationally recognized and widely accepted by healthcare employers across the U.S.
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What you’ll learn
Our 3-month online Medical Receptionist program will prepare you to pass the NHA's CMAA exam.
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Weeks 1-2
Build a foundation in admin assisting fundamentals, including anatomy, medical terminology, medical records, and EHR. Develop essential patient communication skills.
MAA Role & Settings
Professionalism & Communication
Patient Coaching
Weeks 3-4
Explore healthcare law and medical ethics, including HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS guidelines. Master patient scheduling techniques and handle telehealth appointments.
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Law and Ethics
EHR
Telehealth
Weeks 5-6
Learn patient processing and reimbursement, including intake, health insurance, medical billing, and coding. Manage financial procedures and claims.
Patient Intake
Insurance & Billing
Coding & Reimbursement
Weeks 7-10
Understand medical office logistics, ensure safety, manage equipment and inventory, and oversee operations. Prepare for the NHA CMAA exam with practice tests and strategies.
Office Operations & Safety
Exam Preparation
Career Readiness
Job-ready with Stepful
Designed to give students the skills, credentials, and confidence they need to secure a full-time job in healthcare.
$37,000 Average starting salary*
Our experienced coaches will help polish your resume, prepare you for interviews, and support you in your full-time job search.
78% Certification pass rate
Pass your national exam with confidence. Our NHA CMAA certification pass rate is 16pts above the national average.
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Job placement rate
80% of our graduates accept full-time job offers within 4 months of starting job-readiness coaching program.
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Part-time classes
Fit your education around your schedule with flexible morning and evening classes. Learn at your own pace while still receiving live support from instructors and coaches.
*Average Medical Admin Assistant Salary based on the latest job postings in the United States. Check your state here.
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Medical Receptionist program FAQs
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Resources for aspiring certified Medical Admin Assistants
Join thousands of students getting certified with Stepful!
3-Month course | 100% online classes
Prep for your national NHA CMAA certification
No clinical hours required
1:1 support from enrollment to employment
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Enrollments are currently closed. Apply now to receive a notification as soon as enrollments reopen!
3-Month Course | 100% Online Classes
Prep for your National NHA CMAA Certification
No clinical hours required
1:1 support from enrollment to employment
