Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant

Build a Career in Healthcare with Medical Office Administrative Assistant Training

If you have an interest in healthcare but prefer a career in administration, a career as a Medical Office Administrative Assistant may be the right fit for you. You could work in a medical front office, hospital department, or insurance company as a medical secretary, a medical receptionist, or a medical billing and coder.

Medical Office Administrative Assistant Classes and Curriculum

The Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant program provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to find an entry-level position as a medical office administrative assistant. In classrooms and labs, you learn how to maintain medical records, file insurance claims, code diagnostic and professional services, and use computer technology to enhance your potential for employment. In addition, you will complete assignments such as reading, exercises, problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations.

Medical Office Administrative Assistant topics that you will cover include:

• Health Care Delivery Services
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Records Management
• Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement
• Medical Insurance Processing and Bookkeeping
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• Regulatory Issues in Health Information

View the complete list of Medical Office Administrative Assistant courses in the Charter College Handbook.

Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certifications

As a student in the Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant program, you will be eligible to take a proctored certification test. Exams are proctored on the Charter College campus unless distance prevents you from taking the exam on site. In such cases, we will strive to make alternative arrangements to accommodate you.

Medical Office Administrative Assistant Program Length

40 weeks or 10 months

In as little as 10 months, you can get started on a rewarding career as a Medical Office Administrative Assistant. Charter College starts classes every five weeks providing unparalleled flexibility and our unique learning approach helps you to graduate on time.

Medical Office Administrative Assistant Blended Learning Delivery Method

The Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant program is available in a blended learning format. The combination of classroom and online learning gives you the flexibility to balance your classwork with family, work, and other commitments.

Medical Office Administrative Assistant Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this Medical Office Administrative Assistant program, you will be able to:

• Explain the knowledge, skills, and professional behavior necessary to perform as a competent entry level medical office administrative assistant in a variety of settings
• Demonstrate an understanding of medical health record systems and how to enter patient information, creation of Superbills, and medical office visits
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of medical health record retention and security
• Demonstrate an understanding of medical insurance plans for inpatient and outpatient services and how to code, bill, and apply for reimbursement
• Apply the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology as it relates to medical billing and coding
• Identify and describe the legal and ethical standards, guidelines, and regulations pertinent to the medical office administrative assistant field
• Demonstrate the importance of professionalism, communication, and collaboration skills in the professional setting

Prepare for Entry-Level Medical Office Administrative Assistant Careers

The Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant program prepares you to handle the duties and requirements of entry-level Medical Office Administrative Assistant positions. You can seek employment in medical offices, hospitals, outpatient care centers, and insurance offices.

Charter College Campuses that Offer Medical Office Administrative Assistant Training

The Certificate in Medical Office Administrative Assistant program is available at Charter College in Anchorage, AK.

No High School Diploma? No Problem.

**Students must meet admissions requirements noted in the Catalog & Student Handbook.