What does it take to operate a healthcare facility?
Today’s medical office seeks qualified professionals to provide efficiency in the day-to-day operation of the healthcare facility.
Since job growth is expected to be stronger than average, a formal education is highly recommended to be competitive.
The Medical Office Administration program prepares individuals for an exciting career in the managerial and support roles of the administrative medical office professional.
What will I learn?
Through studies in medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical insurance and billing, and medical legal issues, as well as specialty areas within the curriculum tracks, students are able to gain the skills necessary to be successful.
The degree is not only available through face-to-face, evening, and hybrid courses, but it can also be completed online.
In addition, students are required to complete a Work-Based Learning internship in a medical facility allowing them to receive experience in their chosen career.
What to Expect:
Course Work
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the ares of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents.
Students will learn administrative and support functions and develop skills applicable in medical environments. Course work includes:
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Billing and Insurance
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Formatting
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Information Systems
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Legal and Ethical Issues
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Medical Coding
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Medical Terminology
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Office Management
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Word Processing
Career Paths
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in:
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Dental Offices
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Hospitals
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Insurance Companies
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Laboratories
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Medical Offices
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Medical Supply Companies
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Other Health-Care Related Organizations
Other Medical Office Administration Tracks
Fact Sheet for Medical Office Administration’s Associate, Diploma & Certificate Programs
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Associate Degree
Medical Office Professional (A25310M)
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, 1 Unit of Algebra, & Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Associate in Applied Science
Diploma
Administrative Clinical Assistant Diploma (D25310)
Program Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Diploma
Certificates
Medical Coding Specialist Certificate (C25310C2)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Dental Office Specialist Certificate (C25310C3)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Patient Services Representative Certificate (C25310C5)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Advanced Coding and Auditing Certificate (C25310C8)
Program Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: C25310C2 Medical Coding Specialist Certificate
Award: Certificate
Electronic Health Records Specialist Certificate (C25310C9)
Program Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: High School Diploma, Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
Medical Coding Specialist II Certificate (C25310C10)
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: C25310C2 Medical Coding Specialist Certificate
Award: Certificate
High School Connections
Healthcare Customer Service Certificate (C25310H2)
Program Length:2 Semesters
Prerequisite: Placement Test Equivalent
Award: Certificate
