A Medical Administrative Assistant Degree or Diploma
You want to work in the health care industry — but not with the needles. As a medical administrative assistant you will be a member of a team of professionals focused on providing high-quality health care.
Preparing for a career as a medical administrative assistant
Doctors, nurses and therapists rely on medical administrative assistants to handle written and verbal communications, transcribe medical records, schedule patient appointments and perform other administrative tasks that are critical to good patient care. At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business we worked with experts from the health care industry when designing programs leading to the following credentials:
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Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Medical Administrative Assistant
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Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma
As a graduate of either program you will have learned medical terminology, healthcare law and ethics and medical office procedures. You will have the skills you need to effectively support the work of a team of health care providers in a clinic or hospital admissions office. An A.A.S. degree may provide an edge when opportunities for leadership roles arise. Or, if your interest lies in patient care, you may consider our Medical Assistant program.
Career opportunities for a medical administrative assistant
Our health science program graduates choose from a wide range of career opportunities. If you like to be busy, are detail oriented and like to help people, you may look for a job in the center of a busy clinic, emergency room or hospital. If you prefer a more business-oriented work environment, you may consider a career in the business or insurance area of a medical center. Our graduates find rewarding careers as:
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Patient Relations Representative
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Medical Office Manager
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Hospital Admissions Coordinator
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Executive Medical Administrative Assistant
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Medical Records Manager
Featured courses leading to a Medical Administrative Assistant Degree
Medical Terminology: This is the interesting “language of medicine,” needed by all who work in the medical field. Students know and understand the vital importance of this course; it is the building block for all medical careers.
Healthcare Law and Ethics: This interesting subject generates many questions and discussions. Students enjoy agreeing and disagreeing on ethical and lawful issues in the practices of medicine today. This class shows the importance of students’ understanding and consideration of the legal needs and privacy of all patients.
Medical Office Procedures II: This course presents many skills students will need in their work as a medical administrative assistant. It includes a computerized simulation of electronic appointment scheduling, patient billing, coding and insurance submission, and chart dictation. It’s a real-world office simulation in a fun learning environment.
Learn more about our Medical Administrative Assistant Degree program
Contact our admissions office for more information about a program that will prepare you to work in the exciting health care field.
