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Health Care Career Profiles: Medical Office Administration

Jenny lives in San Francisco and recently started working as a medical office administrator.  She spent a few minutes describing her typical day at the office, and what she did to prepare herself for this career.

"I started working in this medical office just under a year ago.  I was lucky.  I went to visit my school's career center about a week before I earned my associate degree in medical office administration, and just happened to see this job posting.  I called them the same day and had an interview the following week.  They hired me on the spot, and I started working for them right away.  I work a forty hour week, and have a full benefit package. 

Here is a rundown of what I do on any typical day.  The first thing I do every morning is check phone messages and emails to see if we have any cancellations in the schedule.  After that, I print updated itineraries for all the doctors and put them in their mailboxes.  Next, I usually try to tackle a few insurance forms and bills that I'll eventually send to our clients' insurance companies. This paperwork can definitely stack up if I don't keep at it everyday.  While I'm working, I'll often field calls from people who want to schedule appointments, and I'll spend some time calling patients to remind them of their appointments.

As far as the training I received in school, I took a number of classes in office management software.  The same word processing, spreadsheet, billing, and time management software I learned on is used in this office, so those classes have really come in handy.  All in all, this job is very satisfying and I really enjoy going to work everyday.

Get started on a career as a medical secretary, medical receptionist, or medical office administrator! Get the training you need at one of our medical office administration schools.

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Allied Health Institute

[Online]

Programs:

• Medical Office Assistant
• Healthcare Management
• Medical Coding Specialist

Quick Summary: Allied Health Institute is a post-secondary vocational school offering a variety of Diploma and Associate Degree programs in the field of Allied Health. By utilizing online learning, students have the flexibility to continue their education from the convenience of their own home. Our virtual classrooms will enable students to attend classes and communicate with instructors and classmates. Students can complete some programs without leaving their current employment or sacrificing family time.

Westwood College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Denver
• Anaheim
• Upland
• Los Angeles
• Woodridge
• Chicago
• Calumet City
• Torrance
• Atlanta
• Arlington
• Annandale

Programs:

• Associate Degree - Medical Office Management
• Bachelor Degree - Business Administration: Major in Healthcare Management
• Bachelor Degree - Business Administration: Major in Healthcare Management I
• More

Quick Summary:

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

Medical Career Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• North Charleston
• Charlotte
• Greenville
• Raleigh
• Newport News
• Richmond
• Virginia Beach
• Henrico

Programs:

• Medical Administration - Associate
• Healthcare Administration - Bachelor
• Health Information Management - Associate

Quick Summary: Start a great career in healthcare with Medical Careers Institute.

Heald College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Salida
• Hayward
• Milpitas
• Concord
• Fresno
• Honolulu
• Rancho Cordova
• Roseville
• Salinas
• San Francisco
• Stockton
• Portland

Programs:

• Medical Office Administration
• Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Quick Summary: Get the real-world education you need to succeed at Heald College.

Kaplan University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Lauderdale

Programs:

• AAS in Medical Office Management
• MBA - Health Care Management
• Master of Health Care Administration
• More

Quick Summary: Advance your career with an online degree from Kaplan University.

Carrington College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Albuquerque
• Boise
• Mesa
• Phoenix
• Portland
• Spokane
• Tucson

Programs:

• Medical Office Management
• Health Care Administration
• Medical Billing and Coding

Quick Summary:

Ready for a rewarding career in healthcare? Carrington College™ can help.

Rasmussen College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Lutz
• Mankato
• Rockford
• Bismarck
• Fargo
• New Port Richey
• Moorhead
• Fort Myers

Programs:

• Medical Administration Diploma
• Medical Administration Associates Degree
• Health Information Management Bachelor's
• More

Quick Summary: You deserve a better career and a better life. Rasmussen College can help you get both. Earn a career-track degree in Business, Child Care, Criminal Justice, or Healthcare.

Brown Mackie College

[Campus]

Locations:

• San Antonio
• Birmingham
• Oklahoma City
• Bettendorf
• Akron
• Atlanta
• Cincinnati
• Findlay
• Fort Wayne
• Hopkinsville
• Lenexa
• Louisville
• Merrillville
• Miami
• Michigan City
• Canton
• Ft Mitchell
• Salina
• South Bend
• Indianapolis
• Tucson
• Boise
• Tulsa
• Phoenix
• Greenville
• Fenton
• Albuquerque

Programs:

• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management
• Associate of Science in Medical Office Management
• Diploma in Healthcare Administrative Specialist
• More

Quick Summary: Improve your career skills with a quality education from a Brown Mackie College. Choose from many different career-track programs in today's most in-demand fields.

Fortis Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

• Dayton
• Cincinnati
• Westerville
• Cuyahoga Falls
• Ravenna
• Mulberry
• Miami
• Lawrence Township
• Wayne
• Smyrna
• Houston
• Grand Prairie
• Houston
• Hyattsville
• Nashville
• Cookeville
• Erie
• Windsor Mill
• Baton Rouge
• Birmingham
• Towson
• Phoenix
• Dothan
• Mobile
• Montgomery
• Norfolk
• Pensacola
• Salt Lake City
• Richmond
• Columbia

Programs:

• Medical Office Administration
• Medical Office Administrator Program
• Medical Office Specialist
• More

Quick Summary:

Get the skills and training you need for a great career at Fortis Institute. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute- Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.

Salter College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Chicopee
• West Boylston

Programs:

• Office Administration - Medical
• Medical Office
• Business Office Support
• More

Quick Summary: Enrich your life and advance your career with a liberal arts education from Salter College.

Kaplan University - KHE

[Campus]

Locations:

• Cedar Falls
• Cedar Rapids
• Davenport
• Urbandale
• Lincoln
• Mason City
• Omaha
• Council Bluffs
• Hagerstown

Programs:

• Associate of Applied Science: Medical Office Management
• Bachelor of Science: Health Care Administration
• Certificate: Office Management
• More

Quick Summary: Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan University.

Living Arts College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Raleigh

Programs:

• Medical Administrative Specialist
• Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

Quick Summary: Give your career a boost with training from Living Arts College!

Broadview University

[Campus]

Locations:

• West Jordan
• Meridian
• Layton
• Orem

Programs:

• Associate in Medical Administrative Assistant
• Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management

Quick Summary: Launch your new career with a degree from Broadview University.

Virginia College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Birmingham

Programs:

• AS - Medical Office Administration
• MBA - Healthcare
• BS - Health Services Management
• More

Quick Summary: Set your career in motion at Virginia College.

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