PURPOSE
The purpose of NSMA is to promote the profession of medical assisting and the professional identity of members through education and credentialing.
OBJECTIVE
1. Promote the profession of medical assisting.
2. Provide educational opportunities to increase the knowledge of medical assistants.
3. Demonstrate to physicians the ability of medical assistants to assist them in providing high quality
patient care.
RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
As a member of NSMA, you have the right to:
• Vote for chapter officers and representatives.
• Express your opinion on all business issues and make suggestions for chapter improvement.
• Seek positions of leadership.
NSMA provides you benefits which include:
• The opportunity to raise the prestige, image and standards of your profession.
• The opportunity to work toward advancement of medical assisting and influence surrounding events.
• To develop and sharpen leadership skills.
• To be informed about new advancements and events.
• A feeling of value to your profession, society and yourself.
• The friendship and networking with other medical assistants throughout the State.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities as an NSMA member include:
• To support the organization on all levels which includes attending seminars, conventions and fundraising events.
• To attend monthly meetings as an active member.
• To accept leadership positions and fulfill them to the best of your ability.
• To recruit new members and make them feel welcome.
• To read, understand and follow the bylaws of the organization.
• To pay dues promptly.
• To promote a positive attitude toward your profession.
DUES
Annual membership dues are subject to change yearly and are tax deductible. For further information, contact the State Membership Chairman.