Medical Office Administration

Carrington College’s Medical Office Administration program provides the knowledge and technical skills for positions in medical front-office operations. Upon completion of the Medical Office Administration program, graduates will be able to:

• Perform administrative skills such as scheduling and receiving patients as well as charting and maintaining patient records.
• Operate and manage a computerized medical office that includes bookkeeping and accounting tasks.
• Code, submit, and manage insurance claims accurately.
• Manage emergency situations requiring CPR or first aid.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing using correct medical terminology and demonstrate the skills required to be prepared for professional certification exams.
• Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in his or her career and personal life.
• Demonstrate the social skills, professional appearance, attitudes, and behavior that employers expect of all graduates.

With real-world training and a career-focused curriculum, this program canhelp you prepare for entry-level roles in medical practices.  Graduates of the Medical Office Administration program are eligible to sit for the National Certified Medical Office Assistant (NCMOA) exam or the National Certified Insurance & Coding Specialist (NCIS) exam offered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).  Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.