The growth and the complexity of the U.S. healthcare system have resulted in a substantial increase in the need for qualified medical administrative assistants. Medical administrative assistants primarily work in doctors' offices, clinics, outpatient settings, hospitals and other healthcare settings. Medical administrative assistants, medical secretaries and medical records clerks are all positions in great demand. This course will provide you with information on the medical assisting profession, interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management and management of practice finances.