Medical Administrative Assistant

The efficiency of a medical office and the quality of medical care provided depend in large part upon the staff members who supplement and support the role of the physician. 

As a medical office staff member, you must have strong communication skills, organizational ability, computer knowledge and human relations skills.

Through this program, you'll be prepared to successfully carryout these job functions:

• Understand and use medical terminology
• Complete medical insurance claims
• Handle correspondence, medical records and physicians' dictation
• Greet and direct patients
• Manage appointment schedules and telephone
• Understand the legal responsibilities of medical office staff members

Program details

Our degree prepares you for a career as a medical administrative assistant. 

Professional licensure

Program completers are prepared for national certification in either medical billing, medical coding or both through the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC). These are national certifications, so valid in all 50 states once passed. 

Transfer

One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.

Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.

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Job outlook

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