Medical Administrative Specialist Program

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Online 18-Month^* Accelerated Medical Administrative Specialist Program

Medical Administrative Specialists, also known as Medical Secretaries or Information Technicians, handle the administrative duties at a medical office. In addition to general clerical duties, such as patient scheduling and correspondence, these professionals may keep records, handle insurance, conduct billing and coding, or transcribe medical reports. They greet patients but do not provide them with patient care.

Your Future in Medical Administration

The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate’s Degree program is designed to prepare you for a career as an entry-level Medical Office Specialist. You are given the option to specialize in either a medical coding or transcription concentration. Graduates will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) certification exam administered by American Medical Technologists (AMT), which would allow them to become a Certified Medical Administrative Specialist if passed.

The best way to see if Beal University is the right fit for you is to contact an admissions representative. Get more information on the Medical Administrative Specialist Associate’s Degree program, class schedules, and financial aid options so that you can make an informed decision about your future. Get more info or Book a Tour.

Learn the Principles of Medical Administration

During the Medical Administrative Specialist Associate’s Degree**, you’ll learn how to use technology to develop communication skills, higher-level thinking skills, medical terminology, and the advanced use of business software applications.

With a flexible online schedule, smaller class sizes, and accelerated programs, you will feel prepared and supported to pursue your career goals upon graduation.

As a Medical Administrative Specialist student, you’ll take courses such as:

• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Pathophysiology with Pharmacology
• Medical Coding (CPT, ICD-9, ICD-10, & Advanced Coding)
• Medical Ethics & Law
• Quickbooks for the Administrative Professional
• Computer Applications for the Medical Office
• Medical Office Procedures
• Electronic Information Systems in Healthcare
• Keyboarding
• General Education Courses

An On-Campus Experience, From Home

Beal University designed the Business Administration programs with a student-centric approach to allow the freedom of remote learning. Students will not feel alone, though. Beal’s support system is there to help students succeed within the program, and into their professional careers.

Students will not have to worry about missing out on a traditional learning experience. Group projects, discussion questions, and integrative assignments create an interactive curriculum. Subsequently, this provides a hands-on experience. In addition to this, students can still access campus services such as the writing center, library services, technical support, and career services.

Certifications Make You Employable

Upon completion of the Medical Administrative Specialist Associate’s Degree program, you’ll be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS)(AMT) Certification, Certified Professional Coder (CPC)(AAPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA)(AHIMA), and Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)(AHIMA) exams. Earning your certifications opens the door to your new career as a Medical Administrative Specialist.

Diverse Career Prospects

As a Medical Administrative Specialist, you can work in a variety of healthcare settings, including private medical practices, clinics, public health departments, or out-patient departments of hospitals.

With a Medical Administrative Specialist Associate’s Degree, you can apply for positions such as:

• Medical Secretary
• Medical Biller
• Medical Coder
• Medical Receptionist
• Unit Secretary
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Patient Representative
• Billing Coordinator
• Health Unit Coordinator
• Medical Office Specialist
• Patient Coordinator
• Billing Technician
• Registration Representative
• Patient Access Associate

Medical Administrative Specialists Are Needed to Fill Many Roles

Medical Administrative Specialists perform administrative duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. They may include scheduling appointments, answering phones, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Additionally, Medical Administrative Specialists may:

• Provide secretarial support to clinical staff
• Obtain a pre-certification required by healthcare insurers or managed care providers
• Conduct billing and coding
• Inform patients of costs for care being provided, and guide them to appropriate resources for further information
• Type routine correspondence and reports from dictation or handwritten copy
• Answer telephones, screen callers, relay messages and greet visitors
• Complete insurance or other claim forms
• Greet visitors, determine the purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff

There is also a technical component to the job, as Medical Administrative Specialists operate office equipment such as voicemail messaging systems. They also use software applications for word processing and creating spreadsheets, and for preparing reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.

Is a Rewarding Career in Medical Administration Right for You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about a career in Medical Administration, fill out the form on this page to receive more information. A friendly Beal University Career Advisor can answer career questions, guide you to our virtual tour, and get you helpful financial aid information. Get the answers you need to discover the perfect career path for you.

For immediate questions, call 207-307-3900

* Program length when completed in normal time.

** Does not include California