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I am able to stay at home with my four children and go to school to get the medical degree I've always wanted.
Medical Office Administration
Have a knack for business and an interest in healthcare?
A career in medical office administration may be the perfect career for you.
The booming field of healthcare is no longer just for doctors and nurses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it was the only major industry that has continued to add all types of jobs during the recent economic downturn.
Continued growth
Employment is projected to grow the fastest in doctors’ offices and in-home healthcare agencies. In addition, demand in medical group practice management will grow as these organizations become larger and more complex. Opportunities will be best for those who have a background in business theory and practices as well as an understanding of medical terminology and protocols.
If you like people and are detail oriented this could be a great career field
Successful medical office administrators take great pride in their work. They understand that their efforts are important to the well-being of their patients as well as the success of the organization for which they work.
A career as a medical office administrator could be right for you, if you:
- Enjoy helping others
- Like working in an office setting
- Are compassionate and supportive
- Enjoy working with paperwork and on a computer
- Work equally well alone or as part of a group
- Like clear guidelines
- Appreciate a common sense approach to problems
- Trust facts
- Have good people and communication skill
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE & ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
CIP Codes:
51.0705
Semesters:
4
Tuition Range:
$21,840-$27,300
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
79
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$25,131
On-time Completion:
17.72%
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
65.70%
SOC:
43-1011
Occupational Title:
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-1011.00
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
CIP Codes:
51.0701
Semesters:
9
Tuition Range:
$49,140-$54,540
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
48
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$41,429.50
On-time Completion:
37.50%
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
90.60%
SOC:
11-9111
Occupational Title:
Medical and Health Services Managers
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9111.00
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DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
CIP Codes:
51.0705
Semesters:
3
Tuition Range:
$16,380-$18,180
Number of Graduates in Cohort:
20
Mean Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates:
$18,908
On-time Completion:
10.00%
Available Graduate Employment Rate:
72.70%
SOC:
43-1011
Occupational Title:
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
O*Net Links:
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-1011.00
- Clinical Medical Assisting
- Dental Assisting
- Dental Hygiene
- Health Information Management
- Healthcare Management
- Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist
- Medical Assisting Services
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
- Therapeutic Massage
Our Accreditation
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Learn more about our special undergraduate program and graduate program accreditations.
