Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree

Program Overview

The Medical Administrative Specialist degree program equips students with advanced administrative skills for healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible for NHA certifications and qualify for various roles, including medical administrative assistant, billing and coding specialist, and electronic health records specialist. The program emphasizes real-world knowledge and prepares students for success in the healthcare field.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Medical Administrative Specialist degree program trains students to provide advanced-level administrative support in healthcare organizations, such as hospitals, doctor's offices, and clinics. The program emphasizes real-world skills and knowledge, preparing graduates for various roles within the healthcare field. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for professional exams and earn certifications from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), including Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), and/or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS).

Outline:

First Semester

• Mindset for Success (3 credits)
• Business Document Applications (3 credits)
• Proofreading and Editing (3 credits)
• Keyboard Skillbuilding (1 credit)
• Medical Language for the Business Professional 1 (3 credits)
• Written Communication (3 credits)

Second Semester

• Outlook (1 credit)
• Business Spreadsheet Applications (3 credits)
• Customer Contact Skills (2 credits)
• Medical Administrative Procedures (3 credits)
• Medical Language for the Business Professional 2 (3 credits)
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
• Math with Business Applications (3 credits)

Third Semester

• Business Writing and Research (3 credits)
• Event Planning & Coordination (3 credits)
• Professional Development (1 credit)
• Business Presentations and Publications (3 credits)
• Clinical & Business Documentation Techniques (3 credits)
• Introduction to Diversity Studies (3 credits)

Fourth Semester

• Collaboration Tools (1 credit)
• Software Capstone (3 credits)
• Specialized Insurance Claims (3 credits)
• Applied Clinical Documentation (3 credits)
• Medical Administrative Specialist Practicum (1 credit)

Careers:

Upon completion of the Medical Administrative Specialist program, graduates are qualified for a range of professional positions in medical administration, including:

• Admitting/Discharge Clerk
• Authorization Representative
• Business Operations Specialist
• Clinical Administrative Coordinator
• Clinical Operations Assistant
• Department/Clinic Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Experience Specialist
• Healthcare Documentation Auditor
• Healthcare Documentation Scribe
• Health Unit Coordinator
• Insurance Claims Processor
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Medical Billing Specialist
• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Records Clerk
• Patient Access Representative
• Patient Appointment Scheduler
• Patient Placement Specialist
• Program Assistant
• Word Processing Operator