Medical Assistant
Certification (MAC)

Role of a Medical Assistant

A Medical Assistant can perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician

Exam Information

  • Abbreviation: MAC
  • Total Number of questions on exam: 100
  • Allotted time for exam: 2 hours
  • Modality available: Online, Paper/Pencil
  • Live Remote Proctoring Available: Yes
  • Cost: $109.00 (Study material included)
  • AMCA MAC Exam Statistics

Competencies

  • Healthcare Systems (13%)
  • Safety and Infection Control (17%)
  • Anatomy and Physiology (15%)
  • Medical Office Administrative (17%)
  • Patient Care (19%)
  • Medical Law and Ethics (19%)
For more information, please view the Certification Program Outline and Exam Blueprint.

Additional Information

If you would like to learn more about the role of a Medical Assistant, please visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics or the Occupational Information Network (O*NET).

State Guidelines

The laws and regulations pertaining to minimum requirements and the allied health industry vary by state. It is highly recommended that test candidates familiarize themselves with their particular states rules and regulations regarding certification requirements.

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