Program Overview
This medical program prepares students for a variety of health information and administrative support staff roles in the healthcare field. In the 70-credit Medical Administrative Specialist Degree program, students benefit from advanced computer, technical and general education courses. To achieve the degree, students also work with a medical office mentor in a unique capstone course.
In addition to office and computer skills, today’s fast-paced, high tech medical facilities require knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, disease processes and pharmacology. Skills in communications, scheduling, transcription, coding, health information, insurance claim submission and billing and collections are also critical.
The program stresses the importance of confidentiality, accuracy and productivity in the medical environment. Students gather and process patient data using both traditional and electronic records. Rapid technological development is requiring medical office support staff to be proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and time management software while also having experience with digital dictation, voice recognition, electronic coding and networking technologies. A laptop computer, leased from the college, is required.
Qualifications
Individuals considering the Medical Administrative Specialist Degree program should have a strong interest in the health care field and a desire to share the excitement and challenges of transition to electronic health records in the health information industry.