The Medical Administrative Assistant AAS program prepares students to work in a variety of medical settings, handling all types of administrative duties for private practice, hospitals and clinics. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the medical secretary through the addition of liberal arts classes as preparation for leadership roles.

Graduates of this program are highly-trained office specialists who are prepared to accept responsibility for the coordination of medical office functions and patient billing processes. Successful medical administrative assistants have excellent communication skills and exhibit a high degree of professionalism.

All courses in the program incorporate the skills needed for employment in the medical administrative assistant profession.

1. Demonstrate professional business communication.
2. Communicate using the language of medicine.
3. Utilize computer and other technology for health care applications.
4. Prepare and manage the health care record.
5. Exhibit ethical behavior in the health care setting.
6. Perform diagnosis and procedure coding.
7. Apply bookkeeping and insurance procedures.
8. Perform medical administrative responsibilities (i.e. appointment scheduling, telephone procedures) to provide optimal services to the patient and employer.
9. Apply critical thinking skills.
10. Explain social behaviors and interactions between individuals, groups and institutions.
11. Demonstrate organizational skills.

Healthcare has become one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, and demographics of our society assure this trend will continue for the foreseeable future.

Graduates of the Medical Administrative Assistant AAS program have employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings including, but not limited to, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, hospitals and dental offices.

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.