How to Verify Your Registered Medical Assistant Status

How to Verify Your Registered medical assistant Status: This guide will show you how to verify your RMA credential so you can practice in your state.

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Introduction

Individuals who have earned the Registered medical assistant (RMA) credential from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) are required to complete continuing education (CE) courses to maintain their credential in good standing. AMT-approved CE courses are available from a variety of providers, including educational institutions, conferences, and commercial organizations.

What is a Registered Medical Assistant?

A Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is a medical professional who has been certified by a national organization to provide patient care and perform administrative and clinical tasks in a medical office setting. To become an RMA, an individual must complete an accredited training program and pass a certification exam. Some states also require RMAs to obtain a state-specific license.

While the majority of RMAs work in physician’s offices, they may also be employed in other settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. In some states, RMAs may also be allowed to work independently from a supervising physician.

The scope of practice for RMAs varies by state, but typically includes tasks such as taking medical histories and recording vital signs, performing routine laboratory tests, scheduling appointments, assisting with minor surgical procedures, and providing patient education.

To verify your RMA status, you can contact the certifying organization that granted your certification or visit the website of your state’s licensing board.

The Importance of Certification

As a medical assistant you are an important part of the healthcare team. You will work alongside physicians and other medical staff to provide care to patients. In order to work as a medical assistant, you must be certified by a nationally recognized organization, such as the American Association of Medical assistants (AAMA).

The AAMA offers the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential. To earn this credential, you must pass the CMA Exam. The CMA Exam is a computer-based test that consists of 200 multiple-choice questions. The exam covers topics such as Medical Terminology pharmacology, and infection control.

You can prepare for the CMA Exam by taking a review course or studying on your own. Once you pass the exam, you will need to renew your certification every 60 months. You can do this by completing continuing education credits or retaking the exam.

It is important to maintain your certification because it shows that you are up-to-date on the latest information and best practices in medical assisting. If you are not certified, you may not be able to find a job in healthcare or earn a higher salary.

How to Verify Your Registered Medical Assistant Status

The Registered Medical Assistant credential is awarded by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) and credentialed professionals are expected to adhere to AMT’s Code of Ethics. If you need to verify that an individual is a credentialed Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), please contact AMT directly at 847-394-0101 or email [email protected].

Steps to Verify Registration

You may need to provide proof of your registration as a medical assistant to your employer, insurance company, or state licensing board. There are a few steps you can take to verify your registered medical assistant status:

1. Check the National Registry of Certified Medical Assistants
2. Contact your state medical board.
3. Get in touch with your certifying organization.

Fees and Renewal

Annual registration fees for medical assistants are set by the states in which they practice. The fee for initial registration is generally higher than the fee for renewing registration. MAs should contact their state’s regulatory agency for specific information about annual registration fees.

MAs must renew their registration annually in order to maintain their active status. The renewal process varies by state, but generally includes payment of a renewal fee and submission of documentation verifying that the MA has met all continuing education requirements. MAs should contact their state’s regulatory agency for specific information about the renewal process.

Maintaining Certification

To maintain your Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification, you must recertify every five years. The process is simple and can be done entirely online. To recertify, you will need to log in to your account on the American Medical Technologists (AMT) website and submit payment for the recertification fee. Once your payment has been processed, you will be able to access the online recertification application.

The online recertification application will ask you to provide information about your work experience and continuing education activities over the past five years. You will also be asked to answer a number of questions about the AMT Code of Ethics and maintain confidentiality agreements. Once you have completed the application, you will submit it electronically to AMT for review.

If your application is approved, you will be issued a new certificate with an expiration date five years from the date of your original certification. If your application is not approved, you will be given specific instructions on how to correct any deficiencies. You may then resubmit your application for review.

Continuing Education

To ensure that your RMA credential remains current, you must complete at least 10 hours of continuing education (CE) every year. Of those 10 hours, at least one hour must be in medical ethics or medical law, and three hours must be in general CE. A maximum of six hours of online CE can be earned per year. You can find a list of approved CE activities and their credit values on the AAMA website.

Reinstatement

If your certification has lapsed, you may reinstate your credential by satisfactorily completing the following:
-Submit a new application for certification, including the applicable fees
-Submit official documentation verifying that you have completed at least 10 contact hours of continuing education in medical assisting within the past two years

FAQs

To verify that an individual is a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), please visit the RMA credential verification page on the American Medical Technologists (AMT) website.

FAQs
Q: How do I know if I am currently registered?
A: To verify your registration status, please visit the RMA credential verification page on the AMT website. If you have any questions, please contact AMT Customer Service at 800-275-1268 or 847-823-5169.

Q: How do I renew my registration?
A: You can renew your registration online or by mail. To renew online, log in to your AMT account and select “Apply for Renewal.” To renew by mail, complete and return the Renewal Application available on the AMT website. Please note that you must be a current member of AMT in order to renew your RMA credential. For questions about renewal, please contact AMT Customer Service at 800-275-1268 or 847-823-5169.