Medical Office Assistant
Program Code: 31-160-2
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Technical Diploma: 1 Year, 28 Credits
Appleton and Oshkosh Campuses
Financial Aid Eligible
Career Opportunities
As a medical office assistant, you will work on the business side of heath care. Responsibilities include scheduling, filing, patient registration, creating business documents, answering calls, and greeting patients. Strong organizational skills, adherence to confidentiality standards, and an interest in customer service are key skills for medical office assistants. Some possible career options include customer service specialist, medical scheduler, medical reception, or medical records clerk.
Program Description
The Medical Office Assistant program will prepare students to function as a medical office assistant in various health organizations. Students will gain knowledge and experience in medical law and ethics, business communication development, managing medical office procedures, electronic medical records, records management, medical language, medical and general office technologies, and anatomy and physiology.
Program/Plan Admission Requirements
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
- Perform general office tasks as assigned within the medical practice.
- Apply technology skills to medical administrative duties using a variety of business-related software and hardware.
- Utilize medical reference resources efficiently.
Program Offered at These Locations
- Appleton—1825 N. Bluemound Drive
- Oshkosh Riverside—150 N. Campbell Road
Helpful High School Courses
Courses in English, written communication, speech, algebra, biology, anatomy and physiology, Microsoft Office Suite, computer hardware/software, and keyboarding are helpful.
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