Medical Office Administration
About
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents. Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare related organizations. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
Potential Careers
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.
Administrative Services Managers
File Clerks
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Health Technologists and Technicians, Other
Medical and Health Services Managers
Medical Records Specialists
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Medical Transcriptionists
Office Clerks, General
Receptionists and Information Clerks
