Medical Office Administration - AAS Degree

The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents.

Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare related organizations. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Medical Office Administration Program, the graduate should be able to:

Demonstrate speed and accuracy to respond to the demands in a computerized healthcare setting.
Utilize appropriate billing codes to accurately complete and submit standard claim forms for payment in a healthcare setting.
Apply knowledge of current medical law and acceptable ethical behavior to perform duties in a healthcare setting.