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.

CTU?s new Associate of Science in Health Administration Services (AHAS) will give you the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills used on the administrative side of the healthcare industry. Ultimately, you will have the opportunity to develop a well-rounded understanding of: ? Healthcare administration and medical records ? Healthcare finance ? Human resources ? Reimbursement systems ? Regulatory, ethical, and legal issues affecting healthcare organizations

The AS in Health Administration Services program can prepare you to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam**. In addition, the program can prepare you to continue into CTU?s Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration.

CTU?s new Associate of Science in Health Information Technology (AHIT) program** focuses on helping students learn technical skills used in the healthcare field ? with a strong emphasis on healthcare data because today?s healthcare systems require the highest level of care when handling confidential patient information.

In this program, you can learn technical skills used in the healthcare field ? with a strong emphasis on healthcare data ? allowing you to broaden your potential opportunities in:

? Hospitals ? Physicians? offices ? Clinics ? Insurance companies
In addition, the AHIT program can prepare you to continue on for CTU?s Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration degree.

Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (For more information, visit the NCA Higher Learning Commission web site.)

The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree features a concentration in Healthcare Administration. Students learn to identify key ethical, theoretical, and practical issues related to medical records, and learn how to perform essential clerical and organizational tasks within a healthcare office. Discussion of ethical, legislative, and regulatory issues relative to the day-to-day operations of a medical or allied health office is also included in this up-to-date, real-world curriculum. Students who complete the AABA in Healthcare Administration will have acquired an up-to-date knowledge that can prepare them to pursue jobs such as: Admitting Clerk, Patient Services Representative, Healthcare Supply Coordinator, Front Office Medical Assistant, Medical Records Clerk and many other in-demand professions.

AIU Online's Associate of Arts in Business Administration (AABA) degree program with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing has been designed to help meet the demand for qualified healthcare professionals. This program combines fundamental business courses and general education requirements with career-relevant coursework relating to the modern healthcare industry. This program helps prepare students for career opportunities such as Medical Records Specialist, Patient Services Coordinator, Healthcare Technician, Insurance Verification Representative and others.

American InterContinental University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is available at 312-263-0456 or www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

Graduate Certificate Programs Students select four courses (12 semester hours) from a graduate concentration to earn a graduate level certificate in the concentration area. Students seeking a Graduate Certificate must first successfully complete the Student Orientation Course (1 hour).

CSU is an accredited member of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). CSU is also on the list of institutions where military personnel can apply their education benefits.

For those considering a career in healthcare, our Associate of Science in Allied Health Science program online can enable you get started in the right direction. The South University Associate of Science in Allied Health Science degree program online is designed to expose students to a broad education in general studies combined with an emphasis on life science subjects such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nutrition, and pathophysiology.

South University is accredited byThe Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools