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Medical Office Administration Career Paths

There are many opportunities available for those interested in pursuing a Medical Office Administration career. Since any healthcare provider requires clerical support, healthcare administration careers exist at any doctor office, hospital, clinic, long-term care facility, and any other healthcare office. Examples of career paths for Herzing University graduates include:

  • Admitting Clerk
  • Medical Records Clerk
  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Medical Secretary
  • Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Medical Clerk

Graduates of the Herzing University Medical Office Administration programs will also have knowledge of medical billing and reimbursement (including Medicare and Medicaid) and will be able to perform those duties as well.

Work Environment

Medical Office Administration careers are most often found in an office environment within a healthcare facility. A typical work week for full-time employees is 40 hours, Monday–Friday with the possibility of paid overtime, depending on the employer. Careers in the Healthcare Administration field often include a comprehensive benefit package with health insurance, paid vacation, and a retirement savings plan such as profit-sharing or 401(k). Some employers also have part-time opportunities available.

  • 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 
  • 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 
  • 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 

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