A smiling medical professional in blue scrubs writes on a clipboard with a stethoscope around their neck in a bright room.
A smiling medical professional in blue scrubs writes on a clipboard with a stethoscope around their neck in a bright room.

Medical Office Specialist

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Medical Office Specialist

The backbones of doctors’ offices and clinics are the medical receptionists, office administrators, and medical administrative assistants. These are the people who help create a well-organized front office so patients feel welcomed and everything runs as efficiently as possible. It is also a great way to get a foot in the door in the fast-growing field of healthcare.

Program Highlights

A Medical Office Specialist certificate will teach you the hard and soft skills needed to serve both patients and staff effectively. Whether you’re looking to take the next step on your career path or refresh a certain skill set, you’ll have the confidence and preparation to reach your next goal.

This certificate program will prepare you for the NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam.

  • Medical terminology
  • Overview of healthcare delivery systems and the roles of healthcare professionals
  • Rules and regulations around patient confidentiality
  • Medical records management
  • Basic office finance
  • Risk management
  • Human resource management
  • Microsoft Word (mastery)

Medical Office Specialist Certificate Courses

Below are the courses that make up the Medical Office Specialist certificate. These courses can be transferred to a corresponding Bryant & Stratton College degree program. Check with a member of the Continuing Education team to determine which degree programs the courses may transfer into.

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