About this program
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, nurses, or other health care professionals, to perform medical office or facilities management services and perform one or more clinical allied health specialties. Includes instruction in health care management; medical office administration; medical law and regulations; training in one or more diagnostic, treatment, therapy, or laboratory specialties at the assistant level or above; and applicable professional standards and ethics.
Career Opportunities
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Medical Secretaries
perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
$39000
Associate's degree
Strong job growth
Personality Match
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Office Administration Supervisors
directly supervise and coordinate the activities of clerical and administrative support workers.
$62010
Bachelor's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
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Medical Assistants
perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.
$36930
Post-secondary certificate
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
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Administrative Services Managers
plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
$108120
No degree required
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
Personality Match
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