The Healthcare Administrative Assistant program provides the student with the educational training and skills necessary to assume entry-level employment in today's ever-growing office environment. This program prepares the graduate to assist the physician with administrative medical duties. Students learn to work independently and as a team, demonstrating effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills, attitudes and work habits.

  Medical Administrative Assistant offered at: Altoona
  Progam length: 12 months
  Credits: 61

What will I study?

Medical Office Procedures
Career Success Seminar
Anatomy & Medical Terminology I
Anatomy & Medical Terminology II
Computer Fundamentals for Health Care Professionals
English & Communication for Health Care Professionals
ICD-9/CPT4 Coding
Computerized Medical Office Procedures
Insurance Procedures and EMRs
Professional Development
Medical Transcription
Externship

What will I learn?

Retrieve medical data from databases
Code insurance forms
Schedule appointments
Handle office correspondence
Transcribe doctor's orders and reports

Where can I work?

Hospitals
Clinics
Medical Group Practices
Medical Insurance Companies