Medical Administrative Specialist
Associate in Applied Science Degree — West Allis Campus
Program code: 10-106-4
This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.
This page was last updated in July 2007.
Overview — The Medical Administrative Specialist associate degree program trains you for employment in healthcare facilities, medical schools and government agencies. Many of the classes are available in both day and evening sessions; some classes may be offered during weekend sessions.
Career Outlook — The employment outlook is favorable. Job responsibilities vary and may include serving as liaison between the healthcare facility and community, preparing and maintaining electronic medical records, coordinating meetings and events, assisting with academic research, and processing insurance claims and patient statements.
Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers will expect you as a graduate of the program to be able to:
- Treat everyone with courtesy and respect
- Interact positively to resolve workplace human relations issues
- Use medical terminology and English language correctly in oral and written messages
- Compose and prepare accurate medical documents and presentations using business software
- Abstract patient information accurately
- Determine priorities and follow through
- Triage information efficiently
- Create and maintain records using medical-specific software
- Demonstrate knowledge of insurance-related practices
- Use resources and equipment efficiently
- Apply HIPAA guidelines as appropriate
- Demonstrate MATC core abilities
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
Employers and intern sponsors may require background checks, drug testing and inoculations as well as signed statements of confidentiality. In addition, prospective students should have a particular interest in the business or academic aspect of the health field. Aptitudes that will contribute to success in the program and in the profession include an ability to work under pressure, flexibility, adaptability, empathy, a customer-service orientation, and a strong personal and professional code of ethics.
This program may transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Possible Careers:
Insurance Specialist
Medical Billing
Medical Office Coordinator
Medical Transcription
Related Programs:
Administrative Assistant
Health Information Technology
Health Unit Coordinator
For more information, call 414-456-5310.
Curriculum effective 2008-2009.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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Credits |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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OFTECH-122 |
Business English Essentials |
3 |
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OFTECH-124 |
Medical Office Terminology 1 |
3 |
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OFTECH-136 |
Keyboarding Skill Development 1 ‡ |
1 |
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RBUS-102 |
Mathematics of Business |
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3 |
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ACCTG-102 |
Basic Office Accounting |
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3 |
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OFTECH-119 |
Information Management |
3 |
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OFTECH-125 |
Medical Office Terminology 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OFTECH-133 |
Business Document Production 1 ‡ |
3 |
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OFTECH-148 |
Machine Transcription 1 — Medical ‡ |
3 |
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COMPSW-106
OFTECH-149 |
Introduction to MS Office
Machine Transcription 2 - Medical ‡ |
3
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OFTECH-135 |
Medical Document Production ‡ |
3 |
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OFTECH-142 |
Administrative Procedures for the Medical Office ‡ |
3 |
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RBUS-140
OFTECH-194 |
Medical Insurance Principles and Coding ‡
Medical Administrative Specialist Internship‡ |
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OR |
OFTECH-197 Medical Office Career Investigation ‡ |
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RBUS-111 |
Business Communications ‡ |
3 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
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3 |
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ENG-151 |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
3 |
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and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OR |
ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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NATSCI-189 |
Basic Anatomy |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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NATSCI-167 |
Science of Technology |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series NATSCI course |
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PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series PSCYH course |
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SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course |
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ELECTIVE COURSES: Five Credits Required (Suggestions listed below) |
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FLANG-117 |
Conversational Spanish for Service Occupations 1 |
3 |
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OFTECH-112 |
Computerized Medical Billing ‡ |
3 |
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OFTECH-174 |
Medical Claims Reimbursement ‡ |
2 |
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PHARMT-100 |
Pharmacology — Medication: Uses and Effects ‡ |
2 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 67 |
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‡ Prerequisite Required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Sequence Note: Courses are offered on a rotating basis at various MATC campuses. If courses are taken out of sequence, students may need to attend more than one campus to complete the requirements. See the program counselor to determine availability of courses.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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