Program Description The Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate builds upon the Medical Office Certificate and prepares graduates for entry-to-mid-level employment in administrative health care positions. The program includes courses in software applications; customer service and interpersonal communications; and health care terminology, law, ethics, records, and reimbursement. Graduates of this program may find employment in physician's practices, medical clinics, surgical centers, hospitals, insurance companies, managed care organizations, long-term care facilities, home-health agencies, and other types of health care settings. A variety of administrative positions are available in reception, health records, patient accounts, and claims processing.This certificate stacks into the Medical Administrative Assistant Associate of Technical Arts Degree, allowing students to use all credits toward a higher level of education and employment opportunities.This certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 44 credits as outlined.
Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic advisor. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.
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