Medical Admin Specialist

Two medical professionals in conversation

Program Information

  • Location: West Allis Campus
  • Pathway: Business & Management
  • Program Code: 31-160-4
  • Offering: In-class
  • Degree Type: Technical Diploma
  • Start Dates: August /January

About the Medical Admin Specialist Degree

Description

(Formerly known as Medical Administrative Specialist)

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.

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Detailed Program Information

2024-25 Curriculum

Course Course Name Credits
BRHLTH-124 Medical Office Terminology 1 ^ 3
OFTECH-101 Office Technologies 1 ^ 3
OFTECH-103 Keyboard and Keypad ^ 1
OFTECH-122 Business English Essentials ^ 3
BRHLTH-125 Medical Office Terminology 2 ‡ ^ 3
OFTECH-119 Information Management 3
OFTECH-133 Business Document Production 1 ‡ 3
BIOSCI-189 Basic Anatomy ^ 3
BRHLTH-135 Medical Document Production ‡ 3
BRHLTH-140 Electronic Health Records:
Administrative Application ‡
3
BRHLTH-142 Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office ‡ 3
BRHLTH-170 Medical Insurance Principles and Coding ‡ ^ 3
BADM-110 Business Communications With Technology 3
BRHLTH-112 Computerized Medical Billing ‡ ^ 3
BRHLTH-174 Medical Claims Reimbursement ‡ ^ 2
BRHLTH-197 Medical Office Career Investigation ‡ ^ 3
PSYCH-199 Psychology of Human Relations
(or) Any 200-level PSYCH course
3
SOCSCI-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies 3
TOTAL CREDITS 51

‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Course counts toward earning the Medical Billing technical diploma.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

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DIGITAL BADGES

Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):

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2024-2025 Program Flyer

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Important Dates

Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines

Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar

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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Last updated: 06/14/2024