Medical Office Specialist with Externship

The purpose of the Medical Office Specialist program is to prepare students for employment in a variety of administrative/support positions in the health care field. Graduates are prepared to work in various health care settings including: medical offices, nursing homes, hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

Employment opportunities exist as admission assistants, medical records clerk, receptionist, insurance clerks, and billing clerks among others. Graduates have the opportunity to achieve certification as a Certified
Medical Administrative Assistant.

Medical Office Specialist graduates are able to:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
• Demonstrate computer literacy.
• Understand Health Information Management.
• Understand Anatomy and Physiology.
• Understand the role of a Medical Office worker.
• Understand the various aspects of third party billing.