The Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants is dedicated to supporting medical assistants. Membership offers valuable savings, keeps you informed, and provides opportunities to connect with professionals who work alongside physicians. To join the Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants, you must also be a member of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).
As a professional member of Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants you stay connected to the latest information, action and research about the medical assistant career. If you’re already a member, you know we offer membership opportunities that network with thousands of other professionals across Pennsylvania through social media, advocacy and local activities and events.
Medical assisting is one of the nation’s careers growing much faster than average for all occupations, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, attributing to major job growth within the medical field.
Medical Assistant Creed
I believe in the principles and purposes of the profession of medical assisting.
I endeavor to be more effective.
I aspire to render greater service.
I protect the confidence entrusted to me.
I am dedicated to the care and well-being of all people.
I am loyal to my employer.
I am true to the ethics of my profession.
I am strengthened by compassion, courage, and faith.
Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants Benefits:
You do not need to be certified by AAMA to join.
- CMA (AAMA)® exam discounts
- Credential verification
- Annual conferences
- Networking opportunities and professional support
- Assistance in finding employment or advanced employment opportunities
- Practice protection
- Professional growth opportunities and résumé enhancement
- Free CEUs in order to maintain your Certification (as available, based on financial resources)
- Bi-monthly professional magazine (from AAMA)
- Affordable non-student membership at $97 per year
- $35 for 1-year student membership
- $65 for 2-year student membership
AAMA Benefits:
- Discounted CEUs via AAMA website
- Discounted recertification
- Provides you with a bi-monthly professional magazine
- Updates on National issue that effect medical assistants
- Extends opportunities to increase leadership skills
- Extends opportunities to be on committees at the national level
- Provides discounted online education
- Provides us with a pay and benefits survey yearly which can increase your salary if provided to Managers.
- Professional growth opportunities and résumé enhancement
The Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants works in collaboration with several organizations to maximize resources and member benefits. These partnerships allow PSMA to offer complimentary or low cost speakers, meeting spaces, and other advantages that help support our members and programs.
How do I join?
When you join or renew your membership with the Pennsylvania Society of Medical Assistants, you become part of a professional community dedicated to supporting medical assistants and the professionals who guide and mentor them. Your membership includes both national membership in the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and active involvement in our Pennsylvania state organization.
Who should join?
Our organization is a great connection for professionals whom work alongside physicians, mainly in outpatient or ambulatory care facilities, such as medical offices and clinics. Medical assistants are essential members of the Patient-Centered Medical Home team. If you’re interested in making professional connections within the medical profession field, our membership is for you!
How long is my membership valid?
The dues year ends on December 31. A new or renewing member with payment on or after September 1 of the current year will be a member until Dec. 31 of the following year. A renewing member would qualify as anyone who has ever been a member.