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Medical Office Assistant
HEGIS Code 5005

Graduates of USC’s Medical Office Assistant Program are prepared for employment in the rapidly expanding field of health care in just two semesters of full-time study.

Foundation business skills include keyboarding, word processing, and machine transcription, which are augmented by specialized training in anatomy and physiology, medical insurance forms, and medical office billing. Students will also study the administrative operations found in medical offices including preparation of various medical forms, ordering of medical supplies, medical ethics, patient contact, and scheduling appointments.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions including insurance billing utilizing
ICD-9 and CPT-4 codes in such areas as private medical practices, medical clinics, hospitals, industrial health care departments, insurance offices, government agencies, and extended care facilities.  Graduates may also apply credits earned toward course requirements for the Associate Degree in Administrative Specialist/Medical Option.

Credits = 36