ERI E COUNTY CHAPTER OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS 

Erie County Chapter is part of a tri-level structure dedicated to professionals like yourself. Our purpose is to promote the professional identity and stature of its members, and the medical assisting profession, through education and credentialing.
 
A Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled allied health care professional trained to perform administrative and/ or clinical duties in an ambulatory or immediate care setting under the supervision of a licensed health care provider.
 
Anyone employed under the supervision of a licensed health care provider is eligible for membership. This may include: 
•	Certified Medical Assistants 
•	Medical Assistants - clinical and/ or ad ministrative 
•	Students-at a reduced fee 
•	Educators 

CONTINUING EDUCATION 
Erie County Chapter of Medical Assistants offers an array of opportunities to fulfill your professional educational needs. These include: 
•	Chapter Meetings - - Every third Tuesday of the month, September through May (except December), with a guest speaker. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are available at these meetings. 
•	Annual Educational Seminar - - Consisting of educational sessions and an opportunity for members to network with other medical assistants at the local level. 
•	Erie Chapter also sponsors other educational sessions throughout the year. 

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 
•	To encourage and promote leadership, each year the New York State Society of Medical Assistants (NYSSMA) holds an annual convention in different areas of the state. A representative from the AAMA is invited to speak and is available for networking. This provides an opportunity to ask questions and express concerns to a representative on the national level. 

•	As with NYSSMA, AAMA also holds an annual convention. This is usually in the early Fall and held in different areas of the United States. This experience will provide an opportunity to participate in the decision making process at the House of Delegates, attend leadership training workshops and educational sessions. 

HEALTH CARE'S MOST VERSATILE PROFESSIONALS 
Medical Assistants can demonstrate knowledge and commitment to professionalism by earning the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential. The CMA is awarded to candidates who have successfully completed the certification examination administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Certifying Board in conjunction with the highly respected National Board of Medical Examiners. 
The examination covers administrative, clinicaI, and general knowledge needed to perform in a professional manner. The exam is offered twice yearly.

13 Reasons To Join
•	Certification 
•	Re-certification 
•	Continuing Education from a Tri-Level Organization
•	Special discounts
•		Professional Medical Joumals, NYSSMA Today (NYS Publication) and
•		CMA (Certifiedl Medical Assistant) from AAMA Legal counsel
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•		Legislative monitoring
•	 	Accreditation 
•	 	Annual conventions and seminars
•		Group Insurance
•		Maxine Williams Scholarship
•		Quest for Excellence Self-Study Programs