Friday – February 22, 2019
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 |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
OFTECH-122 |
Business English Essentials ^ |
3 |
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(1) |
OFTECH-124 |
Medical Office Terminology 1 ^ |
3 |
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(1) |
OFTECH-136 |
Keyboarding Skill Development 1 ‡ ^ |
1 |
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(1) |
RBUS-102 |
Mathematics of Business |
3 |
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(2) |
ACCTG-102 |
Basic Office Accounting ^ |
3 |
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(2) |
OFTECH-119 |
Information Management |
3 |
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(2) |
OFTECH-125 |
Medical Office Terminology 2 ‡ ^ |
3 |
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(2) |
OFTECH-133 |
Business Document Production 1 ‡ |
3 |
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(2) |
OFTECH-135 |
Medical Document Production ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
COMPSW-106 |
Introduction to MS Office ^ |
3 |
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(3) |
OFTECH-142 |
Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
RBUS-140 |
Medical Insurance Principles and Coding ‡ ^ |
3 |
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(4) |
OFTECH-174 |
Medical Claims Reimbursement ‡ ^ |
2 |
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OR HEALTH-107 Introduction to Healthcare Computing |
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(4) |
OFTECH-112 |
Computerized Medical Billing ‡ ^ |
3 |
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OR BADM-160 Business Law 1 |
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(4) | RBUS-111 | Business Communications ‡ |
3 |
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(4) |
OFTECH-197 |
Medical Office Career Investigation ‡ ^ |
3 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151 |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
3 |
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and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OR ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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OR Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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3 |
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OR Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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OR Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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OR Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course |
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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.
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