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Medical Administrative Specialist

NEXT CLASS BEGINS June 12, 2024

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NEXT CLASS BEGINS June 12, 2024 (Click Here for more information)

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 NumberCourse TitleLength
OTA0040Information Technology Assistant150 hours
OTA0041Front Desk Specialist300 hours
OTA0631Medical Office Technologist300 hours
OTA0651Medical Administrative Specialist300 hours

Program Costs

ItemCosts
FL Resident Tuition$2,940
Out of State Tuition$11,760
Fees$273
Books and Supplies$163
Industry Certification$117
FL Resident Total$3,493
Out of State Total$12,313

*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.

 

Accreditation:

For information about national and program accreditation, please contact the institution.

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. and Online 14 Hours per Week

Enroll in our Medical Administrative Specialist program today.

To get started with this program, sign up today to attend a program orientation by contacting the Admissions Counselor at: [email protected] or 754.321.5840.

For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.