What do Medical Office Administration graduates do? Medical Office Administrators perform administrative duties in a medical office or clinic, reporting directly to an office manager, physician, or other health practitioner. You will help with communicating with patients and other providers, billing insurance companies, code physician diagnostic comments and orders, and more. This program is designed to teach you how to work closely with doctors to organize and monitor patient care services. In short, you will be a vital part of the health care team in a physician's office, a clinic, a hospital, a long–term care facility, or other medical office.

What classes will I take?

At Virginia College, you will only take courses that pertain to your success in the workforce. Do not worry if you are not already skilled in the areas below. That is why you are coming to school! We are experienced in giving students the training they need to become successful in their chosen careers.

You will have classes in:
Medical terminology
Medical law and ethics
Medical laboratory procedures
Medical records systems
Accounting
Business
Office automation
Customer service

In addition to training from instructors with real–world experience, you will also complete an externship in a physician's office, clinic or related health care facility under the supervision of a physician, nurse, or health services professional.

Virginia College is a senior college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Keiser University?s Associate of Science online degree in Medical Assisting prepares students to perform medical assisting duties under direction of a physician/practitioner, including preparing examination rooms, taking vital signs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, giving injections, performing venipuncture, assisting in laboratory operations, taking x-rays and administering electrocardiograms. Medical assistants also learn to function in an administrative capacity, including patient communications, maintaining patient records, billing, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and processing insurance claims.

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University.

As a Dental Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. The Penn Foster Career School Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more, including:

• Dental terminology and
  anatomy, preventive dentistry and nutrition.Disease
  transmission, pathology, and dental
  emergencies.Radiology and
  pharmacology.Business Administration for the Dental
  Assistant.

Dental assistants enjoy exciting, varied assignments, steady work schedules, respect and prestige. Whether you work for a clinic or dental practice, as a Dental.

As a Medical Office Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments, and update patient records. You'll get hands-on training in:

• Law, Ethics, and
  MedicineAdministrative Procedures and
  PracticesAdvanced Medical Terminology and
  PharmacologyKeyboarding and Word Processing

You'll get valuable information about interpersonal communication, time and stress management, and an introduction to Medical Terminology.

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is also a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Penn Foster Career School is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools.

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Medical Assistant. The Penn Foster College Medical Assistant Degree Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

You'll learn about:

* Law and Ethics in
Medicine
* Medical Terminology
*
Anatomy and Physiology
* Medical
Coding
* Confidentiality of Health
Information
* Clinical Procedures
Theory
* ...And much more

Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Associate of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College has met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) in Washington, D.C. The DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

As a Dental Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. The Penn Foster Career School Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more, including:

• Dental terminology and
  anatomy, preventive dentistry and nutrition.Disease
  transmission, pathology, and dental
  emergencies.Radiology and
  pharmacology.Business Administration for the Dental
  Assistant.

Dental assistants enjoy exciting, varied assignments, steady work schedules, respect and prestige. Whether you work for a clinic or dental practice, as a Dental Assistant you'll have a career you can be proud of!

There are certain skills you need to begin a career as a Medical Assistant. The Penn Foster College Medical Assistant Degree Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently.

You'll learn
about:

* Law and Ethics in
Medicine
* Medical Terminology
*
Anatomy and Physiology
* Medical
Coding
* Confidentiality of Health
Information
* Clinical Procedures
Theory
* ...And much more

As a Medical Office Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments, and update patient records. You'll get hands-on training in:

• Law, Ethics, and
  MedicineAdministrative Procedures and
  PracticesAdvanced Medical Terminology and
  PharmacologyKeyboarding and Word Processing

You'll get valuable information about interpersonal communication, time and stress management, and an introduction to Medical Terminology.

Penn Foster College is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education and is authorized to award Associate of Science Degrees. Penn Foster College has met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) in Washington, D.C. The DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Jumpstart your career with Stratford's Dental Assistant Training course. Our convenient "at-home" dental assistant school curriculum was developed by dental professionals who share their knowledge about this high paying, high-demand field. Our Dental Assistant Training class covers the clerical and technical skills necessary to obtain an entry-level career working with dentists, technicians, and hygienists. In as little as six months you'll learn what it takes to be a respected and successful member of a dental team. If you are looking for flexible, affordable dental assistant training, here is your chance. Our tuition is a fraction of the cost of conventional dental assistant courses, and you can train at home in your spare time, using our proven distance education methods. Whether you want to work for a private dental practice, public dental clinic or a government agency, our Dental Assistant Training program is a valuable first step towards your career goals.

Stratford's Dental Assistant Training correspondence course offers comprehensive distance education in many key subjects, including:

• Duties of the Dental Assistant
• Interacting with Patients
• Dental Terms
• The Science of Oral Hygiene and Dental Health
• Pediatric Dentistry
• Oral and Dental Pathology and Surgery
• Dental Radiology and much more?

Medical office assistant training through Stratford Career Institute can put you on the path towards your new medical office assistant duties. Our distance education Medical Office Assistant class can prepare you for a rewarding profession as an integral part of a medical assistant team. As part of your medical office assistant training, you'll learn what it takes to support the professional and administrative needs of a physician's office, medical clinic, hospital or insurance company. One primary benefit of medical office assistant training from Stratford is that you are able to train at home in your spare time, using proven distance learning methods. You'll get practical medical office assistant training without disrupting your current job or family responsibilities. There are no classes to attend! Another benefit is the quality of our curriculum. Our Medical Office Assistant class was developed by health care professionals who share on-the-job knowledge and insights into what it takes to be a successful medical office assistant.

Stratford's medical office assistant training program provides students with comprehensive career education in many key subjects, including:

• Medical Terminology
• Professional and Administrative Responsibilities
• Interpersonal Communications
• Records Management
• Financial Administration
• Finding Employment as a Medical Assistant and much more?

The introduction of students to the overall operation of the physician's office is the basic objective of the Medical Assisting program. Students are trained to assist the physician in the examination room; to perform routine laboratory procedures: and to handle financial records, correspondence, insurance forms, and other administrative functions. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students to successfully gain entry-level employment as a Medical Assistant. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for both the Certified Medical Assistant exam offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and the Registered Medical Assistant exam given by the American Medical Technologists association (AMT).

The Medical Office Administration program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entry-level office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office/clinic, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care office settings. The program also includes a compressive general education curriculum preparing students for future career advancement opportunities.

This program introduces students to the overall operation of the physician's office. Students are trained to assist the physician in the examination room, to perform routine laboratory procedures and to handle financial records, correspondence, insurance forms and other administrative functions. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for both the Certified Medical Assistant exam offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) and the Registered Medical Assistant exam given by the American Medical Technologists association (AMT).

This Medical Office Administration program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entry-level office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office/clinic, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care office settings.

Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted at 800.621.7440 or 30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Medical Assistants possess the skills necessary to be proficient in both front and back office procedures. The Medical Assistant may assist the physician in minor surgery, perform laboratory tests, assess vital signs, administer medication, operate an EKG machine and perform other therapeutic modalities prescribed by the physician. Medical Assistants are employed in physicians offices, medical clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and other health agencies.

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