Nationally Certified Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant
CIP Code: 51.0801 • 125 questions • 2.5 hours • Passing score: 70% • Annual renewal
Overview
This credential confirms multi-skilled readiness for the full MA role—clinical and administrative. Certified Medical Assistants support rooming and vitals, specimen collection and POCT, injections and EKG support, documentation and care coordination, and front-office operations including scheduling, EHR workflows, referrals, and revenue-cycle basics.
- Nationally recognized Clinical + Administrative Stackable
- Listed in the NHWCA National Registry for employer verification
- Annual renewal: $265 • 10 CEU • Active CPR • No lapse
Why Clinical & Administrative?
Cross-training reduces handoffs and wait times. This certification verifies competence across patient-facing clinical tasks and front-office operations so clinics can staff one nationally certified professional per pod or provider.
Job Description
Performs rooming, vitals, history, injections and immunizations per policy, EKG acquisition support, specimen collection/POCT, wound-care setup, and patient education; manages scheduling, referrals, prior authorizations, intake forms, EHR charting, messaging, and basic billing support; maintains infection control and safety standards and ensures HIPAA compliance.
Qualifications (choose one)
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant or allied health program; or
- Trained on the job by an accredited healthcare facility; or
- Experience: 3 months verifiable clinic experience (clinical/admin).
All candidates must meet age, ID, and conduct requirements per the NHWCA Candidate Handbook.
Exam Structure & Timing
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Question Count | 125 multiple-choice (100 scored + 25 pilot) |
| Time Limit | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Passing Score | 70% or higher |
| Delivery | Online or approved testing site, proctored, closed-book |
| Question Style | Scenario-based and knowledge-based items |
Exam Domains & Weighting
| Domain | Weight | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Procedures (rooming, injections, EKG support) | 25% | ~31 |
| Specimen Collection & POCT | 15% | ~19 |
| Safety, Infection Control & CPR | 15% | ~19 |
| Medical Office Administration (scheduling, referrals, EHR) | 20% | ~25 |
| Revenue Cycle Basics (coding, claims, authorizations) | 10% | ~12 |
| Communication, HIPAA & Patient Experience | 15% | ~19 |
Totals reflect 100 scored items; 25 pilot items do not affect score.
Practice Questions (10)
Included with registration inside the candidate portal. These do not affect your score but mirror the style and depth of the live exam.
Renewal
- Cycle: Annual
- Requirements: $265 • 10 CEU • Active CPR • No lapse
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