Medical Office Specialist AAS Degree

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application, satisfy the assessment requirement ant attend any required information / registration session. Keyboarding speed of 40 NWPM or higher as demonstrated by a five-minute test. Students start fall term.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Use the following equipment: computers (including software), transcription software, copy & FAX machines, and other new technology.
• Apply knowledge in medical terminology and anatomy, grammar and English, computer skills, and bookkeeping, and coding/billing.
• Work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Keep information confidential.
• Show foresight in anticipating patients' needs
• Follow directions accurately.
• Work under stressful situations and meet deadlines.

Recommended High School Courses:
Composition, Speech, Business Math, Applied Math, Anatomy, Biology, Physiology, Psychology, Accounting, Business Law, Computer Literacy, Keyboarding, Office Procedures, Word Processing

Medical Office Specialist AAS Degree Courses

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Medical Office Specialist diploma or AAS degree, a student must complete all course work as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Term 1
Course #	Course Name	Option	Credits
MGT145	Human Relations in Business		3
ADM157	Business English		3
HSC120	Medical Terminology I		3
BCA133	Word Processing Skill Dev. I		3
BCA212	Intro Computer Business Applications		3
MTR120	Medical Transcription I		3
Term 2
SDV153	Pre-Employment Strategy		2
HSC121	Medical Terminology II		3
BCA137	Word Processing Skill Development II		3
ADM131	Office Calculators		1
MAP141	Medical Insurance		3
ADM259	Professional Development		3
MTR121	Medical Transcription II		3
Term 3 - Select 1 Course From Option 1
BUS112	Business Math		3
MAP532	Human Body-Health and Disease		3
ADM215	Medical Office Procedures		3
MAP150	Adv Medical Billing/Coding	Opt1	3
MTR122	Medical Transcription III	Opt1	3
Total credits required to complete the diploma			48

Term 4...Select 1 Course From Option 2
Course #	Course Name	Option	Credits
ACC111*	Intro to Accounting		3
ADM154	Business Communication		3
MAP805	Internship - Medical Secretaries		4
BCA213	Intermediate Computer Business Applications		3
SPC101	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	Opt2	3
SPC126	Interpersonal & Small Group Comm	Opt2	3
Total minimum credits required to complete AAS degree			64

* Course approved for High School Articulation

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Prepare and file medical charts and record information.
• Transcribe letters, file, sort mail, and make appointments.
• Greet patients in the office and make them feel at ease.
• Prepare case histories and medical reports.
• May be assigned basic bookkeeping duties.
• Act as liaison between the doctor and the patient.
• Transcribe patient records.
• Input information on word processors and computers.
• Perform coding and billing for submission of medical insurance claims.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree Program?

• Employment opportunities exist locally, statewide, and nationally.
• Students may earn a salary while employed during the internship.
• All students may participate in the professional organizations.
• Demand for thorough knowledge of computers and software.