Today, the medical industry continues to expand as new technologies are developed and our population ages. As a result, health care facilities such as hospitals, doctors' offices, outpatient clinics, and private facilities are constantly seeking qualified medical office professionals. Completing our Medical Office Specialist Diploma program can give you the opportunity to enter or advance in this high-demand career.
Through this program, you can receive an in-depth education in medical office administration including written and spoken communication, scheduling, health information management, patient and insurance billing, managing patient records, and more.
Our program is designed to prepare you for the National Registry Exam.* Prior to graduation, you will be required to complete an externship to further enhance your knowledge and experience.
Medical Office Specialist Program Features
The diverse curriculum in our medical office specialist program can start you on the right track for an exciting career by providing:
- Administrative course instruction
- Assistance in preparation for the National Registry Exam
- Opportunities to apply administrative and clinical procedural knowledge during required externship
Potential Career Opportunities
By earning a diploma from our medical office specialist program, you can seek various entry-level positions in a health care setting including:
- Hospital receptionist
- Doctor's office receptionist
- Medical transcriptionist
- Insurance specialist
- Billing/collection specialist
* However, the School cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.