Business Education
Medical Administrative Specialist
Enter a career in the accounting and business field!
A Medical Administrative Specialist serves a key role in medical offices, clinics and hospitals. This multi-skilled practitioner is competent in medical records transcription and management, insurance verification, billing and collections, scheduling and processing, and fundamental office management tasks.
This course provides training in the knowledge of current healthcare practices and medical office functions, including medical terminology, preparation of medical documents, utilizing medical references and records management. Training includes the development of the student’s skills by learning software that is utilized in medical offices. Additionally, students will participate in simulated work-based learning experiences to prepare for employment in a medical office.
| Course Number | Course Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| OTA0040 | Information Technology Assistant | 150 hours |
| OTA0041 | Front Desk Specialist | 300 hours |
| OTA0631 | Medical Office Technologist | 300 hours |
| OTA0651 | Medical Administrative Specialist | 300 hours |
Program Costs
| Item | Costs |
|---|---|
| FL Resident Tuition | $2,940 |
| Out of State Tuition | $11,760 |
| Fees | $273 |
| Books and Supplies | $316 |
| Industry Certification | $115 |
| FL Resident Total | $3,646 |
| Out of State Total | $12,466 |
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please visit studentaid.gov to apply.
Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Bundle Certification (3 of 5)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Employment Opportunities
- Claims Benefits Specialist
- Payment Processing Specialist
- Admissions Representative Specialist
- Health Care Coordinator
- Front Desk Specialist
College Credit
Graduates may be awarded credits towards an Associate of Science Degree or Associate of Applied Science Degree at select Florida state colleges. Please click here for additional details.
Admissions Requirements
- Schedule a basic skills assessment ($15) or provide official documentation of a basic skills exemption to your program counselor/advisor.
- Schedule an appointment with your program counselor/advisor for basic skills assessment results and/or a program specific orientation.
- Register for classes during open enrollment. Program registration runs on a first come, first served basis.
Program Info
Program Length:
900 hours/9 months
Program Offered:
August, January and June
Delivery Method:
Hybrid
*Students enrolled in distance and/or hybrid programs must have daily access to a computer with internet and a valid email address that they check daily. Additionally, students must have all necessary hardware and software components required by their program.
Days & Times:
Traditional – (In Person)
- Monday – Thursday
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Online
- 14 hours per week
Enroll in our Medical Administrative Specialist program today.
To get started in the Medical Administrative Specialist program, Sign Up today for a program orientation or contact the counselor at: [email protected]
For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.