Medical Administrative Assistant AAS Degree

The Medical Administrative Assistant program is designed to prepare the student to work in a variety of medical settings, including hospitals/medical centers, clinics, physician offices, health insurance companies, and other health-related businesses.

In addition to detailed office duties, the medical administrative assistant acts as a liaison between the physician and the patient and is an important person in building and maintaining good relations with those people who are seeking medical assistance.

The medical administrative assistant has a variety of responsibilities such as receptionist, transcriptionist, insurance claims specialist, and / or bookkeeper.

Upon successful completion of Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Medical Administrative Assistant curriculum, a student may receive an AAS Degree. (Upon successful completion of Terms 1, 2 & 3 a student may earn a Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma.)

Students should begin this program Fall term.

Location: Ankeny
Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.