ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT - AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Program Description
An Administrative Medical Assistant is a respected health-care professional who cooperates effectively with patients and medical-industry personnel in a friendly, non-competitive environment. Often one of the first and last people a patient interacts with, this detail-oriented individual employs expertise in decision-making with patients, understands and processes medical information in a timely manner, and demonstrates proficiency in administrative duties—often with little or no supervision—in a doctor’s office, clinic, hospital, or other health care facility.
Under the blanket of Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, the demand for Administrative Medical Assistants demonstrates a ‘much faster than average’ growth projection—20 percent from 2008 to 2018*—as the need for additional medical personnel with accredited education and training increases.
The administrative medical assistant classes at InterCoast Colleges prepare you with the educational tools required and the know-how to position yourself in this essential role in the medical environment. You will gain a sound understanding of the workings of the human body, learn how to confidently streamline patient care starting from the initial scheduling process, become proficient in organizational methods geared to facilitate various clerical duties, and discover how to effectively handle billing and coding for insurance purposes.
What can I expect to learn in the Administrative Medical Assistant Classes?
As a student, you will benefit from a flexible schedule of comprehensive classroom instruction under the supervision and guidance of caring instructors. For greater flexibility, and to comply with numerous student requests, InterCoast Colleges now offers the Administrative Medical Assistant classes ONLINE!
In class physically or online in the cyber world, you will take the same classes that will help you develop a working knowledge of body structure, kinesiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, and healthcare laws and ethics.
Your medical assisting education also incorporates pertinent techniques to successfully undertake administrative responsibilities, including patient scheduling, obtaining and maintaining patient data, bookkeeping, reimbursement through insurance companies, billing and coding, and automated office management, all on the most-used hardware and software in the industry.
Your Future Within Reach
Why wait? Start now! If your goal is to become a professional administrative medical assistant or medical office manager, then this is the right course for you. Let InterCoast Colleges prepare you for that role. Classes are now available online! Call today to learn more. Call 877-227-3377.
Program Objectives
The carefully selected classes and core training received at InterCoast Colleges—and your enthusiasm for learning—will ready you to be an effective Administrative Medical Assistant. So that you may be found competent to provide services in the medical field, a study of the fundamentals of body composition will be covered, along with functions of the different body systems, as well as the medical language used on a daily basis. You will also become certified in CPR and learn first aid for care of accident and injury patients.
Get trained today and learn the most popular office-related administrative skill-sets taught using the most prevalent industry-wide computer software programs, such as Microsoft Word and Medisoft, to effectively deal with patient scheduling, medical record maintenance, office bookkeeping, and insurance billing and coding.
By receiving the education and training you need, you will feel more accomplished and ready to tackle the challenges faced in the diverse medical field with confidence. With your well-earned diploma, you will have the opportunity to make a positive change in your life—and help others in the process!
Where can my Administrative Medical Assistant education take me?
Administrative Medical Assistants are needed in physician offices, hospitals, clinics, and other health offices. Wherever you go, once you gain the formal training and skills required, the employment prospects, advancement capabilities, and career opportunities are boundless!
Properly educated, certified Administrative Medical Assistants are highly regarded in today’s ever-expanding health care industry. If you are a compassionate, high-performing individual, and enjoy assisting in your community, the rewarding career as an Administrative Medical Assistant could be the ideal line of work for you. With your diligent efforts to attend classes and learn more, InterCoast Colleges will help satisfy the requirements for you to pursue a full or part-time career, offering your future employer a prepared and well-rounded patient advocate.
You will be skilled in a number of tasks associated with administrative medical assisting that will help you in the following:
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Personal service and interaction face-to-face with patients.
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Obtain, organize, transcribe, and provide medical information.
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Enter data in appropriate formats in industry-standard hardware and software programs.
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Develop and maintain working relationships with others.
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Prioritize day-to-day tasks to comply with industry expectations.
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Have a general understanding of human anatomy and pharmacology.
Occupational Objectives
If you have thought about entering the medical field, enjoy interacting with others, or are looking to increase your skills in office administration, use that motivation to take a closer look at the Administrative Medical Assistant Program with InterCoast Colleges. Job prospects are increasing daily!
According the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of Administrative Medical Assistants is expected to increase by 20 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations.*
Sound good? Let InterCoast Colleges provide the Administrative Medical Assistant Training Program that can help put you right to work.
Graduates will be fully qualified to assist in entry-level positions in:
- Doctor Offices
- Public Clinics
- Hospitals
- Inpatient and Outpatient Facilities
- …and More!
Graduates will also be qualified to work as:
- Medical Front Office Assistants
- Insurance Billing Specialists
- Medical Office Receptionists
- Medical Office Bookkeeping Clerks
- Medical Office Managers*
- Medical Records Clerks
- …and More!
*Additional training, apprenticeship and/or individual adaptation through on-the-job training for various positions may be required.
When can I expect to finish my Administrative Medical Assistant Training?
For over 26 years, InterCoast Colleges has been helping career-minded individuals achieve their educational goals in the shortest time possible. In just 34 WEEKS (Online) or 750 HOURS, you can complete your administrative medical assistant training and be awarded your hard-earned Administrative Medical Assistant diploma.
CIP CODE: 52.0713 O*NET: 29-2071.00 SOC CODE: 43-6013
| Financial Aid Award Year | # of Students Who Began Program | On Time Graduation Rate | ACCET 2010 Calendar Year Placement Rate for Graduates | Tuition and Fees for Normal Completion | Books and Supplies Cost for Normal Completion | Median Loan Debt at Graduation (All Sources) |
Financial Aid Credits |
| 2009/2010 | 0 | n/a |
n/a |
$15,253 |
Included in Tuition | n/a |
25 |
Click on this link for more detailed information about an Administrative Medical Assistant career from the U.S. Department of Labor. http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2071.00
Once an Administrative Medical Assistant, you may choose to advance in other specialties through additional education, training, and/or certification. Positions in office management could ultimately raise your salary or provide greater employment opportunities.
Educational Requirements
The InterCoast Colleges' Administrative Medical Assistant curriculum is devoted to job-related subjects and tasks, which will enable you to focus on the major areas of interest and employment skills development. You will find convenient campus locations; morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes; and small student-teacher ratios. Moreover, now you can take all your required classes online! It’s easier than ever to get the education that will help you meet the highest expectations of future employers.
Caring Instructors
The InterCoast Colleges faculty is comprised of experienced industry veterans who possess superior job-related knowledge, skills, and a passion for teaching. They are sensitive to your needs as a student and concerned for your progress. You will work with modern equipment and current resource materials inside an atmosphere conducive to learning—even if that means through the Internet and right from the comfort of your home! With instructors who care, you have the advantage of obtaining greater success in your Administrative Medical Assistant Courses!
What Administrative Medical Assistant Classes will I take?
Title Total Clock Hours Credit
| Professional Development | 90 | 4 |
| Health Care Fundamentals | 30 | 2 |
| Medical Terminology | 30 | 2 |
| Medical Law & Ethics | 30 | 2 |
| Anatomy & Physiology A | 30 | 2 |
| Anatomy & Physiology B | 30 | 2 |
| Anatomy & Physiology C | 30 | 2 |
| Pharmacology | 90 | 6 |
| ICD-9 Coding | 90 | 5 |
| CPT & HCPCS Coding | 90 | 5 |
| Advanced Billing & Coding | 90 | 4 |
| Reimbursement & Compliance | 30 | 1 |
| Administrative Medical Assisting | 90 | 4 |
| TOTALS | 750 | 41 |
High School Diploma or GED Required for Admission.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11.
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