Medical Administrative Specialist
Program Number:
101064
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
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 administrative 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 from $30,000 to $34,000 per year.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate's, Bachelor's or higher degree from an institution other than Madison College
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are recommended for the program:
- Recommended keyboarding speed of 45 wpm
- Recommended high school English composition with grade of C or higher
- Mastery of English fundamentals - grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Access to computer with internet connection
- Detail-oriented
- Enjoy working with computers
For program waitlist information, refer to the Admission Information and Next Steps below.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2012
Madison College begins collecting applications for the following year's fall semester on September 1, 2011. For this program applications and credentials must be received by July 1, 2012, to be considered for the fall semester.
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Demonstrate administrative skills.
- Demonstrate professional ethics.
- Demonstrate effective communication.
- Demonstrate accurate, efficient, and up-to-date medical transcription skills.
- Apply appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules.
Employment
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
Additional Info
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.
Last Modified: October 21, 2011