Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Business & Management
- Program Code: 10-160-4
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August /January
About the Medical Administrative Specialist Degree
Description
If you have an interest in the business or academic aspects of the health field, this program is a good fit for your career plans. Courses are offered in a blended format, which may include traditional classroom instruction and an online component.
Work may include assisting with academic research, preparing electronic medical records, or processing insurance claims. Employment opportunities are expected to increase.
You can earn the Medical Billing technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
Additional program details: Aptitudes that will contribute to success include an ability to work under pressure, adaptability, empathy, a customer-service orientation, and a strong personal and professional code of ethics.
Employers may require background checks, drug testing, immunizations, signed statements of confidentiality.
Related Programs
Administrative Professional
Get ready to take on key responsibilities that include operating new office technologies, performing and coordinating an office’s administrative activities, and storing and integrating information for dissemination to staff and clients.
Medical Billing
To perform essential functions of healthcare administration, you will gain knowledge of office accounting, medical insurance, efficient office practices, and basic human anatomy. Courses are offered in a blended format, which may include traditional classroom and online instruction.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | BRHLTH-124 | Medical Office Terminology 1 ^ | 3 |
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | OFTECH-101 | Office Technologies 1 ^ | 3 |
| (1) | OFTECH-103 | Keyboard and Keypad ^ | 1 |
| (1) | OFTECH-122 | Business English Essentials ^ | 3 |
| (1) | SOCSCI-103 | Think Critically and Creatively (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course |
3 |
| (2) | ACCTG-102 | Basic Office Accounting | 3 |
| (2) | BRHLTH-125 | Medical Office Terminology 2 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| (2) | ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| (2) | OFTECH-119 | Information Management | 3 |
| (2) | OFTECH-133 | Business Document Production 1 ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | BRHLTH-135 | Medical Document Production ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | BRHLTH-140 | Electronic Health Records: Administrative Application ‡ |
3 |
| (3) | BRHLTH-142 | Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office ‡ | 3 |
| (3) | BRHLTH-170 | Medical Insurance Principles and Coding ‡ ^ | 3 |
| (3) | NATSCI-189 | Basic Anatomy ^ (or) Any 200-level NATSCI course |
3 |
| (4) | BADM-110 | Business Communications With Technology | 3 |
| (4) | BRHLTH-112 | Computerized Medical Billing ‡ ^ | 3 |
| (4) | BRHLTH-174 | Medical Claims Reimbursement ‡ ^ | 2 |
| (4) | BRHLTH-197 | Medical Office Career Investigation ‡ ^ | 3 |
| (4) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| (4) | SOCSCI-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 63 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Course counts toward earning the Medical Billing technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Cost & Aid Deadlines
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Program Outcomes
- Perform routine healthcare administrative procedures
- Process insurance claims
- Demonstrate effective workplace communications
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Maintain internal and external relationships
- Model professionalism in the workplace
Career Outlook
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. Employment opportunities are expected to increase and exist in healthcare facilities, medical schools and government agencies.
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Medical Billing
Insurance Specialist
Medical Office Coordinator
Medical Transcription
Scholarships
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