Compliance ... buyouts ... managed care ... insurance ... marketing ... billing ... risk management ... scheduling ... bookkeeping ... The Bottom Line.

And, oh yes, quality health care for your patients.

You have a lot to think about.

If you have a good team running your office and taking care of your patients, you have a lot less to worry about.

The CMA (AAMA) makes up a unique, and critical component of your team. This medical assistant is the only allied health professional specifically trained to work in ambulatory settings, such as physician offices, clinics, and group practices.

That training covers the clinical spectrum as well as the administrative. That means that the CMA (AAMA) has a multitude of your practice needs covered, from ordering bandages to applying them. Find out how versatile these professionals are.

But, CMA (AAMA) training isn't just diverse. It's thorough. And, more importantly, it's ongoing. The American Association of Medical Assistants ensures that only quality candidates earn certification. These candidates first must successfully complete programs that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Then, they must pass a rigorous examination conducted by the Certifying Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) with the National Board of Medical Examiners serving as test consultant.

Finally, the CMA (AAMA) must work hard to recertify his or her credential every five years. While health care delivery evolves and becomes more complex, the CMA (AAMA) keeps current with those changes.

The American Association of Medical Assistants Certifying Board, knowing the CMA (AAMA) credential's importance to medical assistants and employers alike, has taken steps to ensure that the credential is not abused. A medical assistant whose CMA (AAMA) credential is not current is not allowed to use the credential in connection with employment or potential employment. An individual who does not abide by this policy is subject to the sanctions specified in the Certifying Board Disciplinary Standards, such as temporary or permanent revocation of the CMA (AAMA) credential.

Versatility, high standards, competency. The CMA (AAMA) is the allied health professional of choice to help you to meet your bottom line.