Medical Office Assistant: Administrative AA

Units: 90 units

The Medical Office Assistant: Administrative degree is designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills to assume responsible administrative positions in medical offices. The core curriculum in the Medical Office Assistant: Administrative program focuses on the effective use of medical terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, the mechanics of medical coding and billing procedures, and hands‐on experience with utilizing electronic health/medical records. Additional courses emphasize current business communication principles and techniques, including appropriate oral communication strategies and written correspondence. A greater depth of understanding and appreciation of ethical issues related to employment in a medical office will be covered.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective use of advanced medical terminology and apply the principles of anatomy and physiology.

• Identify, evaluate, and appropriately apply principles of medical office administration and demonstrate competency in performing administrative clerical duties.

• Demonstrate accuracy in common medical insurance billing and coding procedures to ensure proper reimbursement.

• Demonstrate accuracy in creating and managing fictitious Electronic Health/Medical Records (EHRs/EMRs).

Program Requirements