Medical Office Administration
Have you always wanted to work in a doctor's office, and be part of the medical team?
To learn more, call PIHT today at 724-437-4600 or Request Information.
Medical Office Administrators are the members of the medical team that make health care facilities run smoothly for doctors and patients. If you want to have a positive impact on people's lives, Medical Office Administration may be the career for you! In this program, you will earn a Specialized Associate's Degree in Medical Office Administration and possess the skills to work in a doctor’s office, clinic, and other
health care facilities.
In this program you will learn how to:
- Perform basic coding
- Maintain electronic health records
- Handle billing
- Schedule appointments for patients
- Understand medical terms
- Work with medical records
- Transcribe (write out) a doctor’s notes
- Protect patient privacy
- Use computers and medical software to
perform office tasks
With your Specialized Associate Degree,
you could:
- Manage a doctor's office
- Work with insurance companies
- Work at the admissions desk at a hospital
- Work as a doctor's secretary
- Work as an administrative assistant in any kind of office
Externships and Certifications
At PIHT, we know
your goal is to get in to your
dream career fast. We’ve designed our
Medical Office Administration program to meet
your career goals and the
needs of local employers.
Experience and certifications are a great way
to
improve your marketability to employers.
“The area that I have grown the most here at PIHT would be on a personal level. I have been coming out of my shell so much and I feel like I can really open up to the people here and just be myself.”
“Although it is a small school, it seems like you are in a big place, doing big things.”
“If I went to a big school, it would be a big class and I would feel like I was lost in a crowd. But here I feel like I am part of the crowd and I mean something.”
As one of our Medical Office Administration students you will complete an externship as part of your program. This on-the-job training allows you to apply the skills you’ve learned in the real world with real people. This experience is invaluable and also allows you to showcase your skills to employers in your area who hire Medical Office Administrators.
Not only does our Medical Office Administration program prepare you to be job ready,
but it’s also designed to prepare you for certification exams which can strengthen your appeal in the job market. Some of the certifications our students can choose to take include:
- Insurance and Coding Specialist
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
724-437-4600 or Request Information.
Consumer Information
Medical Office Administration - Specialized Associate Degree (CIP Code: 51.0716)
Related occupation titles for this program include: Occupation: Medical Secretaries (SOC Code 43-6013.00) Occupation Profile: www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/43-6013.00 / On-Time Graduation Rate: * / Placement Rate: * / Median Loan Debt: Private: *; Institutional Financing Plan: *; Title IV: * / Cost of Program: Tuition: $22,470; Fees: $2,750; Supplies: $400; Total Cost: $25,620 / For more information regarding the Cost of Attendance, please Click Here. For a downloadable copy of this information, please Click Here.
*Medical Office Administration had less than 10 graduates. Therefore, information was not produced for On-time Graduation, Placement Rates, and Median Loan Debt.