Program Details
This program trains students to perform medical administrative front office duties that are vital in today’s healthcare field. It develops fundamental skills such as phone reception, word processing, medical record filing, appointment scheduling, light bookkeeping, and proficiency in medical practice software functions. Employment opportunities include all physicians’ offices, clinics, med-checks, and virtually any healthcare setting.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Available at these campuses: Anderson, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis - Downtown, Indianapolis - East, Lafayette, Muncie, Online, Terre Haute
* The number of "estimated total quarters" for each program assumes you are enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours per quarter) throughout the entire program.
Students taking more than 12 credit hours in a quarter will finish in fewer quarters; likewise, students taking fewer than 12 credit hours in a quarter may require
additional quarters. Transferred credits from previous colleges, testing out of classes, and successfully completing classes (avoiding having to repeat a class) may
also affect program length.
Career & Skills Related Details
Possible Job Titles
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau are charged with collecting and reporting data on total U.S. employment across the full spectrum of SOC major groups. Occupations are classified based on work performed and on the skills, education, and/or training needed to perform the work at a competent level. The link below includes possible job titles, SOC codes, National and Indiana State Median Incomes, and links to O*Net for additional job title information. This information was aggregated from O*Net and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical Office Assistant Job Titles and SOC Codes
Skills, Tasks & Knowledge of the Job
- Perform duties as delegated by physicians
- Interact with patients prior to, during and after examination, explaining paperwork, some treatments and follow up procedures
- Prepare examination rooms, equipment and instruments
- Perform routine medical office procedures
- Other required skills include: Phone reception, word processing, medical record filing, appointment scheduling, light bookkeeping, and proficiency in medical practice software functions
Typical Work Environments
- All physicians’ offices: private practices, clinics, med-checks, laboratories and virtually any health care setting
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used to classify workers into occupational categories in order to collect
statistical data. Information regarding the SOC system or specific SOC codes can be found on the
Bureau of Labor Statistics' website.
Curriculum Details
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
Foundation
CD2600
Career Development
2
CPU1000
Computers and Office Automation
4
CPU2120
Word Processing
4
INF1100
Information Literacy
2
PSY1050
Strategies for Success
4
General Education Courses
COM1050
Composition I
4
Professional
EXT2930
Medical Office Assistant Externship
4
INS1220
Basic Insurance
4
MED1010
Medical Terminology
4
MED1020
Medical Law and Ethics
4
MED2000
Professional Perspectives
4
MED2200
Medical Office Administration
4
MED2210
Medical Office Software
4
PHM1100
Medical Calculations
4
PHY1020
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
PHY1030
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
PHY1260
Pathophysiology
4
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Elective Course Details
Tuition & Fees Details
Tuition: $365 per credit hour
*Additional charges and fees may apply. Please refer to the Harrison College Catalog for more information.
We know how important it is for you to plan ahead with your budget, and that is why we have designed the Tuition Freeze Program to make your education both more affordable and predictable.