Overview
In the Medical Office Specialist program, graduates can count on learning the essential skills needed for a career working with patients, scheduling appointments and managing patient records. This six month program gives students the skills necessary to assist doctors, nurses, patients and other medical personnel for administrative and clerical work. Acquire the skills to handle tasks such as:
- Understanding different insurance coverage
- Using CPT and ICD-9
- Electronically filing medical records
- Billing for Medicaid, Medicare and commercial accounts
Graduates will be qualified to fill entry-level positions in clinics, hospitals, and medical and healthcare facilities.
Campuses
The Medical Office Specialist program is available at the following campuses:
- Hollywood
- Huntington Park
- South Bay
- Van Nuys
- Online
Disclosures
Occupational Information:
The occupations this program prepares students to enter by name and SOC code:
Medical Records Technician # 29-2071.00; Medical Secretary # 43-6013.00; Hospital Admitting Clerk # 43-4111.00
Links:
The links to the occupational profiles on the Department of Labor’s O*Net are:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2071.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6013.00
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4111.00
Costs:
Tuition and fees: $8,800.00
Books and supplies: included with tuition
On campus room and board: N/A
Median Loan Debt:
Federal Loans: $0
Private Educational Loans: $0
Institutional Financing Plans: $0
Program Completion Rate:
The program is designed to take 24 weeks to complete:
88% of graduates graduated within this time
Placement Rate:
The job placement rate for program graduates is: 100%
