Della Taylor-Lloyd

is a Medical Administrative Assistant instructor at Gulfport Job Corps Center and brings over 30 years of experience to the program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in health care administration and is a certified professional medical coder. Della’s career background is in medical administrative management and instruction, medical billing and coding.

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Medical Administrative Assistant

Medical Administrative Assistant

On the job, you will ...

  • Code patients’ medical information and record medical charts 
  • Complete insurance forms 
  • Answer phone calls and transfer to appropriate staff members 
  • Schedule and confirm patient appointments, surgeries or medical consultations 
  • Conduct patient billing 
  • Understand medical terminology and hospital, clinic and lab procedures 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Individuals with their medical administrative assistant credentials typically go on to work in a hospital or doctor’s office. Most medical assistants work full time, and some may work evenings or weekends to cover shifts in medical facilities that are always open, like hospitals and urgent care clinics. 

The credentials you will earn ...

This is the first level of basic training offered in the Medical Administration series. In the Medical Administrative Assistant training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) 
  • Electronic Health Records Specialist (EHRS) certification 
  • Billing and Coding Specialist certification 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

 

What you’ll need to start training ...

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
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Medical Administrative Assistants often fill out insurance forms and code patients' medical information and record medical charts.

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38,979
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31,262