Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) — Requirements & Free Practice

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Eligibility: One of AMT's CMAS education, RMA certificant, or work experience routes must be met before applying for the certification exam.
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Examination outline

Medical Assisting Foundations (13%)
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Professionalism
Basic Clinical Concepts (7%)
- Basic Health History Interview
- Basic Charting
- Vital Signs and Measurements
- Asepsis in the medical office
- Medical Office Emergencies
- Pharmacology
Medical Office Clerical Assisting (10%)
- Appointment Management and Scheduling
- Reception
- Communication
Medical Records Management (17%)
- Systems
- Procedures for Health Information Management
- Confidentiality
Health Care Insurance Processing, Coding, and Billing (17%)
- Insurance Processing
- Coding
- Insurance Billing and Finances
Medical Office Financial Management (17%)
- Fundamental Financial Management
- Patient Accounts
- Banking
- Payroll
Medical Office Information Processing (7%)
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Medical Office Computer Applications
Medical Office Management (12%)
- Office Communications
- Business Organization Management
- Human Resources
- Safety
- Supplies and Equipment
- Risk Management and Quality Assurance

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