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Associate of Applied Science in Medical Administration
The Medical Administration degree prepares you for multiple challenges you will encounter in the office including coding, understanding medical terminology, recognizing medical law and ethics, learning proper medical insurance and billing procedures and success strategies in the office. Students will also have the opportunity to take specialty courses including Medical Transcription, Medical Office Procedures, Anatomy and Physiology, and computer courses. You will study core courses to develop communication, critical thinking and decision making skills in the Medical Administration program. You can learn how to successfully manage a medical office with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Administration from Rasmussen College.
Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding (ASMBIC)
The Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding degree program prepares the student for an entry-level position as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic, or other health care facility. This program provides the student with the knowledge and understanding to analyze medical records and assign codes to classify diagnoses and procedures while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program provides the student with a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record as well as extensive training in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes.
Associate of Science in Medical Office Administration (ASMOA)
The Associate of Science in Medical Office Administration degree program includes a compressive general education curriculum preparing students for future career advancement opportunities. The program is also designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entry-level office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the hospitals, medical office/clinic, long term care facilities, and other health care office settings.
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology
NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology's (HIT) goal is to help consumers gather all of their health information in one place so they can thoroughly understand it and share it securely with their health care providers so they get the care that best fits their individual needs. It will be your job to assemble patients' health information, making sure that patients' initial medical charts are complete, that all forms are completed and properly identified and authenticated, and that all necessary information is input into the computer, as a graduate of this program. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). This is an excellent career choice if you see yourself working in the in-demand health care field, but not necessarily directly with patients.
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As a medical assistant, you will
interact with patients, physicians, and other health care providers on a
regular basis. This program is designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills required to become a professional medical assistant through a combination of traditional teaching and
hands-on training. Certification is an important qualification often required by
employers. As a graduate, you may be eligible to take the Certified
Medical Assistant (CMA) exam given by the American Association of
Medical Assistants, or the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) exam
offered by the American Medical Technologists.§ Earning a medical assisting degree online at Kaplan University could help prepare you to pursue opportunities in physicians' offices, hospitals, and health clinics.† §Although
certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students
to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot
guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field
experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to
take or to successfully pass the exams.
†Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
A.A.S. in Medical Office Management
A team of trained professionals who work with patient records, medical documents, and other medical office matters is at the center of every busy medical office. The Associate of Applied Science in
Medical Office Management degree is designed to help you qualify for the
position of medical administrative specialist, which includes medical
records management, insurance processing, coding and billing, management
of practice finances, information processing, and fundamental office
management tasks.† Career opportunities may exist in doctors' offices,
medical facilities, hospitals, insurance offices, pharmaceutical
companies, and labs. You may be eligible to take medical office management certification exams, such as the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) examination given by the American Medical Technologists as a graduate.§ Certification is an important qualification often required by employers. †Kaplan
University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue
employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the
University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any
particular job or employed at all.
§Although
certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students
to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot
guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field
experience and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to
take or to successfully pass the exams.
Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
Keiser University's Associate of Science online degree in Medical Assisting prepares students to perform medical assisting duties under direction of a physician/practitioner, including taking vital signs, preparing examination rooms, assisting in minor surgical procedures, performing venipuncture, assisting in laboratory operations, giving injections, taking x-rays and administering electrocardiograms. Medical assistants also learn to function in an administrative capacity, including maintaining patient records, patient communications, billing, scheduling appointments, processing insurance claims and ordering supplies.Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. For questions about the accreditation of Keiser University, contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500.
Associate - Medical Administrative Assistant
RETS College's Associate in Medical Administrative Assistant prepares students to apply for entry-level employment as Medical Administrative Assistants and other administrative and clerical positions relating to the operations of the medical office. Students are trained to understand and process medical insurance forms, professionally perform office clerical/administrative duties, utilize spreadsheet, word processing, and database management computer applications, and apply effective customer service skills in the daily operations of the medical office. Students take general and related education courses. The graduate can demonstrate various employability skills and can apply appropriate medical ethics to all areas of the job. Completion of these courses allows the graduate to apply advanced communications, decision-making, and management skills in various capacities as a Medical Administrative Assistant.
Associate Degree in Medical Assistant
Medical Assistants work in hospitals, medical group practices, nursing homes, and home health agencies. The Penn Foster College Medical Assistant Degree program helps you learn these skills at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home. This program educates students about: law and ethics in medicine, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical coding, confidentiality of health information, clinical procedures theory, and more! People who have an Associate Degree in Medical Assistant have many career options. Learn the skills you need to begin a career as a Medical Assistant.
Associate Degree in Health Information Technology
Enjoy the independence and excitement of a rewarding new career. The Health Information Technology program includes the textbooks, lessons, and learning aids you need to complete your program along with toll-free instructional support and access to student services by phone, email, and mail. Get started toward a challenging career in the Health Care field. Learn at home, in your spare time, at your own pace and earn your Associate of Science degree in as little as two years, with our accredited program. Learn valuable skills with courses in these subjects and more: Anatomy & Physiology, Legal Aspects of Health Information, Coding and Abstraction of Data, Medical Terminology, and Database Management. You'll have plenty of career options. Hospitals, medical practices, nursing homes, home health care agencies, and clinics all employ health information technology professionals when you earn your Associate in Science Degree in Health Information Technology.
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