Associate in Applied Science Degree
School of Business
West Allis Campus
Program Code: 10-106-4

For Information: 414-456-5500

Overview — The Medical Administrative Specialist associate degree program prepares you for employment in healthcare facilities, medical schools and government agencies. Some classes may be offered during evenings and weekends, and at other MATC campuses.

Career Outlook — The employment outlook is favorable. Job responsibilities vary and may include serving as liaison between the healthcare facility and community, preparing and maintaining electronic medical records, coordinating meetings and events, assisting with academic research, and processing insurance claims and patient statements.

Added Career Value — Earn the Medical Billing diploma on your way to completing this associate degree. Courses marked with a  ^  symbol  in the course list below count toward the Medical Billing diploma.


Program Learning Outcomes — Employers will expect graduates to:

• Use medical terminology and English language correctly in oral and written messages
• Compose and prepare accurate medical documents and presentations using business software
• Abstract patient information accurately
• Determine priorities and follow through
• Triage information efficiently
• Create and maintain records using medical-specific software
• Demonstrate knowledge of insurance-related practices 
• Use resources and equipment efficiently
• Apply HIPAA guidelines as appropriate
• Treat others with courtesy and respect
• Interact positively to resolve workplace human relations issues
• Demonstrate MATC core abilities
  
  

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment

Employers and intern sponsors may require background checks, drug testing and inoculations as well as signed statements of confidentiality. In addition, prospective students should have a particular interest in the business or academic aspect of the health field. Aptitudes that will contribute to success in the program and in the profession include an ability to work under pressure, flexibility, adaptability, empathy, a customer-service orientation, and a strong personal and professional code of ethics.

 

Possible Careers:
Insurance Specialist
Medical Billing
Medical Office Coordinator
Medical Transcription

Related Programs:
Administrative Professional
Health Unit Coordinator
Medical Coding Specialist

Start Date: August

This program may transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Curriculum effective 2013-14.

TECHNICAL STUDIES					Credits
( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students
(1)		OFTECH-122	Business English Essentials ^		3
(1)		OFTECH-124	Medical Office Terminology 1 ^		3
(1)		OFTECH-136	Keyboarding Skill Development 1 ‡ ^		1
(1)		RBUS-102	Mathematics of Business		3
(2)		ACCTG-102	Basic Office Accounting ^		3
(2)		OFTECH-119	Information Management		3
(2)		OFTECH-125	Medical Office Terminology 2 ‡ ^		3
(2)		OFTECH-133	Business Document Production 1 ‡		3
(2)		OFTECH-135	Medical Document Production ‡		3
(3)		COMPSW-106	Introduction to MS Office ^ OR OFTECH-149 Machine Transcription 2 ‡		3
(3)		OFTECH-148	Machine Transcription/Medical Proofreading/Editing 1 ‡		3
(3)		OFTECH-142	Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office ‡		3
(3)		RBUS-140	Medical Insurance Principles and Coding ‡ ^		3
(4)		OFTECH-174	Medical Claims Reimbursement ‡ ^		2
			OR HEALTH-107 Introduction to Healthcare Computing
(4)		OFTECH-112	Computerized Medical Billing ‡ ^		3
			OR BADM-160 Business Law 1
(4)		RBUS-111	Business Communications ‡		3
(4)		OFTECH-197	Medical Office Career Investigation ‡ ^		3
GENERAL STUDIES
		ECON-195	Economics		3
			OR Any 200-series ECON course
		ENG-151	Communication Skills 1 ‡		3
		and ENG-152	Communication Skills 2 ‡		3
			OR ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course
		NATSCI-189	Basic Anatomy ^		3
			OR Any 200-series NATSCI course
		NATSCI-172	Basic Nutritional Science		3
			OR Any 200-series NATSCI course
		PSYCH-199	Psychology of Human Relations		3
			OR Any 200-series PSYCH course
		SOCSCI-197	Contemporary American Society		3
			OR Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course
TOTAL CREDITS: 69

‡ Prerequisite required.

^ Course counts toward the Medical Billing diploma.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.

For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.

 

Page updated April 2013.