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This report is more than just a collection of statistics; it's a compass that guides you through the ever-changing landscape of healthcare. 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These allied health professionals perform administrative tasks that help healthcare offices run smoothly, and play an important role in the patient experience as they are usually the patient’s first point of contact. Here are some of the top skills employers seek to succeed as a medical administrative assistant.  **Ready to master the technical and job-ready knowledge that’s demanded in this important healthcare role?** [**MA SkillsBuilder™: Admin**](https://info.nhanow.com/ma-skillsbuilder-admin) **can help develop key skills to handle front and back-office responsibilities.** - May 13, 2022 | - National Healthcareer Association - [CCMA](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/ccma) - [CMAA](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/tag/cmaa) # [CCMA vs. CMAA: What’s the Difference and Why Get Both?](https://info.nhanow.com/learning-leading-blog/cmaa-vs-ccma) [Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)](https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-clinical-medical-assistant-(ccma)) and [Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)](https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-admin-assistant-(cmaa)) are credentials that show employers that you’re qualified to fill the role of a medical assistant or medical administrative assistant. 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