Medical Office Management

The Medical Office Management program prepares students to perform administrative functions necessary to work as part of a medical office team. Graduates possess the skills and knowledge required to work in various office support positions in the healthcare environment, including hospitals, physicians’ offices, and health care organizations. Students complete foundation courses which emphasize medical terminology, computer applications, and basic knowledge of health care systems and insurance.

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Career Outlook

The Associate in Science in Medical Office Management provides students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, analytical skills, and an introduction to medical terminology and specialized professional courses. These subjects provide students with the opportunity to:

• Transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree in a related program of study. Marian Court College has a number of transfer agreements with public and private four-year colleges and universities.
• Enter the job market in many entry-level positions in medical offices, in-patient and out-patient hospitals, group and individual physicians’ practices, and various healthcare organizations.

Program Outcomes

In addition to general education outcomes, graduates of the program will:

• Develop the skills necessary to function as entry level medical office managers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical language and its structure.
• Apply critical thinking skills when providing medical office administration services.
• Develop competencies needed to succeed in the workplace, including time and organization management, human relations, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate a general knowledge of computers and understand technologies related to the medical field.
• Understand the opportunities in medical careers and the value of continuing education.