Medical Administrative Specialist Program
Medical Administrative Specialist
Program Number: 10-106-4
- Two-year Associate Degree program
- Business Technology Program Cluster
- Center for Agriscience and Technologies
- Program offered at the following campuses:
- For information call: (608) 246-6800 or 1-800-322-6282 ext 6800
About the Program
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The Medical Administrative Specialist program prepares students for work in the office of a doctor, clinic, hospital or for employment wherever knowledge of medical terminology, professional procedures and ethics is required. It also provides excellent preparation for secretarial positions in any business. The status of Certified Medical Assistant–Administrative can be acquired upon completion of the required job experience and written examinations.
Graduates of this program typically earn $30,000 to $34,000 per year.
Program outcomes state what a graduate needs to be able to do with the essential knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors acquired in a specific MATC program. The program outcomes communicate expectations to students, as well as other academic institutions and potential employers. The identification and assessment of program outcomes support MATC's efforts in documenting student learning and provide a context for the faculty's academic planning.
Getting Credit for Work Experience, Certifications or Completed Classes
If you have work experience, certifications such as Certified Professional Secretary, Certified Administrative Professional, Microsoft Office Specialist Certification, or have already taken classes at this or other institutions you may be able to be granted advanced standing to earn your degree more quickly. You may take a Challenge Exam for some courses to gain advanced standing. Contact Annie Nueberger at (608) 246-6800 for more information.
Program to Program Transfer Information
MATC has developed formal agreements with a number of four-year colleges and universities which enable you to transfer the credits earned in a technical program to the specific institution. This program-to-program transfer allows you to continue your studies towards completion of a bachelor’s degree at a college or university following graduation from MATC.
Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year
You must meet Admissions Requirements (see below). To apply for the program, follow the admission procedures, including submitting the completed application, application/processing fees, and transcripts.
Keyboarding speed of 45 wpm and high school English composition with a grade of C or higher. Successful students have a mastery of English fundamentals—grammar, punctuation, and spelling. They should enjoy working with computers and be detail-oriented. Students should have access to a computer with an Internet connection for homework assignments.
Career Potential
- General Office Clerk
- General Office Receptionist
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Records Clerk
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Insurance Claims Processor
- Program Assistant
- Word Processing Operator
- Admittance Clerk
- Department/Clinic Assistant
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Chart Analyst
- Health Record Technologist
- Patient Information Specialist
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Medical Office Manager
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