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Medical Office Administration (A.S. Degree & related Certificates)

Program Requirements:

Related Certificate Programs:

These are short-term programs that can be completed in one year or less. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or job advancement. All of the certificate courses are also included in the related A.S. degree program so they can be used as building blocks toward completing the degree -- which will help improve your earning potential.

(The required courses for the certificate programs is included in the A.S. degree link above)

  • Medical Office Specialist (18 credits)
  • Medical Office Support (12 credits)

Program Description:

The medical profession is rapidly evolving, and with this evolution comes the need for highly skilled support personnel. Valencia's A.S. degree program in Medical Office Administration prepares students for careers as office support staff and medical transcriptionists in medical offices, hospitals, and other health-care organizations. Medical transcriptionists provide vital support for physicians as they transcribe dictation from doctors and other healthcare professionals into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative records. Some examples of documents produced are discharge summaries, history and physical examination reports, operating room reports, and consultation reports. These documents eventually become part of the patient's permanent files.

Prepares for Industry Certification in:

  • Microsoft Office Specialist

Typical Tasks may include:

  • listening to dictated recordings made by physicians and accurately transcribing them into medical reports
  • translating medical jargon and abbreviations into expandable forms
  • producing documents that include discharge summaries, diagnostic imaging studies and history and exam reports.

Characteristics Needed to be Successful:

  • Organized
  • Detail-oriented
  • Possesses keyboarding speed and accuracy
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Knowledgeable of medical terminology and anatomy

Potential Careers:

  • Medical Transcriptionists
  • Medical Office Administrative Assistants
  • Patient Representatives
  • Medical Stenographers
  • Medical Receptionists
  • Medical Office Managers

Potential Employers:

Exciting career opportunities are available with most health care providers including hospitals, imaging centers, physician's offices and clinics, laboratories and transcription agencies, or some may work independently from home.

Potential Earnings: ($28,500 - $43,500)

Contact Information:

For more information about this program, please contact the following individuals:

  • East Campus: Kathy Fedell , Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-2388 or email kfedell@valenciacc.edu

  • West Campus: Sharyn McGriff, Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-1239 or email sgaston@valenciacc.edu

  • Osceola Campus: Kimberly Foster, Career Program Advisor, call 407-582-4172 or email kfoster8@valenciacc.edu.

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