Overview
A medical administrative assistant works in physician offices, general medical and surgical hospitals, offices of dentists and other health practitioners, outpatient care centers, clinics, and urgent care facilities. Medical administrative assistants perform 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. Employment in this field is expected to grow faster than average, with projected job openings nation-wide of 278,400.
Employment Opportunities
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Specialist
- Patient Coordinator
- Admissions Coordinator
- Secretary Receptionist
- Surgery Scheduler
Job Locations
- Physician offices
- Hospitals
- Surgery centers
Certificate Information
The Certificate series takes 270 hours to complete. Courses may be taken in any order. Textbooks are required for most courses, see individual course syllabi for book information. Upon completion of all courses in the series, students are eligible for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certification through the National Healthcareer Association. Email CEHealthcare@collin.edu to request your certificate.
| Certificate Series Courses | Course Number | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Front Office | MDCA 1021 | 60 | $399 |
| Medical Law and Ethics for Health Professionals | HPRS 2021 | 48 | $429 |
| Medical Terminology | HITT 1005 | 48 | $429 |
| Basic Health Professions Technology | MDCA 1000 | 48 | $289 |
| Health Care Communications | HPRS 2032 | 48 | $429 |
| Microsoft Excel I | MOFF 6625 | 18 | $129 |