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Academic Programs - Medical Administrative Assistant

Medical Administrative Assistant - Bright Outlook

Course Outline:

Medical Terminology/ HIV- AIDS (4 Hours)
Anatomy & Physiology
Electronic Health Records & Administrative Procedures
Introduction to CPT-4 Coding
Insurance Carriers
Patient Billing and Collections

Responsibilities:
Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Sample of reported job titles: Admissions Coordinator, Billing Coordinator, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Secretary, Patient Coordinator, Physician Office Specialist, Unit Secretary, Unit Support Representative, Ward Clerk.

Wages and Employment Trends: National

Median wages (2012)	$15.07 hourly, $31,350 annual
Employment (2012)	526,000 employees
Projected growth (2012-2022)	Much faster than average (22% or higher)
Projected job openings (2012-2022)	252,500