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Associate’s Medical Office Administration Degree in California
Our Medical Office Administration Degree program teaches students to become a vital member to an exciting healthcare team as they train to work in a diverse range of medical settings, like doctors’ offices, hospitals and clinics, learning how to make sure these healthcare environments function effectively and efficiently.
Medical Office Administration degree Students learn the responsibilities of a health information technician, including electronic health records and patient care management software, identification of insurance forms, medical diagnostic coding, and medical billing procedures. Also incorporated into the Medical Office Administration degree program is the student’s ability to track patient medical history, symptoms and exam results while comprehending commonly used medical terminology.
SBBCollege's Medical Office Administration associate's degree program teaches students how to help doctors' offices, hospitals and clinics run smoothly and efficiently within an administrative position. Through training in front office skills and integrated computer applications, they learn the skills needed to work as a Medical Office Administration technician.
And, as part of SBBCollege's Medical Office Administration degree program, they can apply what they learn in the classroom to an externship in a real work environment before graduating. This experience could be just what is needed to put them ahead in the job market! Graduates of the Medical Office Administration degree program are also eligible to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders’ Certified Professional Coder examination.
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Medical Office Administration Degree Courses
Courses in the curriculum include:
- Medical Insurance and Coding
- Advanced Medical Coding
- Structure and Function of the Human Body I & II
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Billing Procedures
Before graduation, Medical Office Administration degree students also get the opportunity to join an externship where they’ll integrate the skills and knowledge they’ve learned into a real work environment.
Career Guide
The Medical Office Administration field is projected to grow nearly twice as fast as the average in future years. SBBCollege’s Medical Office Administration Degree program will prepare students to be part of this exciting area of healthcare. Medical Office Administration degree graduates can seek for work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, insurance companies and more. These skills will be in high demand in the healthcare industry, and a degree will provide a competitive edge. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projected that employment opportunities for medical records and health information technicians was expected to increase 13% from 2016-2026
Areas of opportunity include:
- Coder
- Health Information Clerk
- Medical Records Analyst
- Medical Records Coordinator
- Receptionist
Industry areas include:
- Hospitals
- Physicians’ offices
- Nursing care facilities
- Outpatient care centers
- Home healthcare services
Apply for Associate's in Medical Office Administration Program Today!
Our admissions associates are ready to talk to you about how our Medical Office Administration degree program can help to shape your future career. They can discuss the program in detail, talk you through the application process and let you know about the finance options that are available.
We have programs that can meet your needs and suit your circumstances. Don’t delay; contact our admissions department now for more details about how SBBCollege can change your life forever!
Program Highlights:
- Hands-on training
- Industry standard equipment and resources
- Financial aid for those who qualify
- Career planning assistance
- Job-placement assistance
