Medical Office Administration
Program Description

Join the fast paced world of the healthcare field by becoming a Medical Office Professional. In Minneapolis College’s program, you will get the skills you need to become a valuable part of a medical office. With hands-on training from experienced faculty, you will become familiar with the latest software programs and learn everything you need to know to join this ever-changing field.
Advantages
- You will have abundant employment opportunities after graduation. You will be prepared for entry-level administrative positions in virtually any healthcare setting including clinics, doctors’ offices, hospitals, nursing facilities and dental offices.
- Equipped with sought-after administrative skills, graduates can choose where they work and what they do, including self-employment from home.
- Minneapolis College offers flexible schedules and formats, with most courses offered either during the day or online. Online and hybrid classes offer convenient scheduling options for students.
- A council of industry representatives guides the program. You will gain valuable real-world experience during internships.
Program Details
Award Requirements and Course Descriptions & Outlines
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What You Will Learn
- You will develop computer and medical administrative skills including the creation and maintenance of the electronic health record.
- You will gain knowledge of medical terminology, human biology and insurance coding using CPT, ICD-10-CM/PCS and HCPCS codes.
- You will gain hands-on experience with all aspects of the electronic health record
- You will complete transcription from a variety of medical specialty areas
- You will understand both private and government sponsored insurance plans and be able to prepare and transmit claims electronically
- You will also get hands-on experience with practice management software allowing you to electronically prepare patient billing statements and insurance claims.
- You will get training in the latest version of Microsoft Office suite.
Beyond-the-Classroom Opportunities
Minneapolis College encourages and supports students to seek internships, which can be applied toward college credit.
Occupational Outlook
Rapid growth in the health services industry – as well as an increase in the number of medical tests, treatments and procedures performed - will fuel the demand for medical office assistants. Good job prospects are projected, especially for those with a strong understanding of technology and computer software. In addition, more technicians will be needed to complete the new responsibilities associated with electronic medical records.
Potential Job Titles
- Medical Office Assistant
- Health Information Technician
- Speech Recognition Editor
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Medical Editor
- Patient Access Representative
Where You Could Work
- Medical offices and clinics
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Dental offices
- Insurance companies