Medical Office Administration Program
Learn healthcare office administration skills in a structured classroom environment where you’ll develop administrative, billing, coding, and office management skills alongside instructors and classmates. Carrington College’s Medical Office Administration program is designed for students who prefer hands-on, in-person learning.
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Program Details
What Will I learn
Carrington College’s Medical Office Administration certificate 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:
- Apply anatomical and physiological concepts to normal body function and common disease processes using accurate medical terminology.
- Manage front office and administrative operations in a medical office setting.
- Use ICD, CPT, and HCPCS to code encounters accurately, ensuring guideline compliance, proper sequencing, and modifier use.
- Apply medical insurance and claims principles to verify benefits and prepare and submit accurate, compliant claims.
- Manage payments, collections, and accounts across the revenue cycle through accurate posting, reconciliation, A/R tracking, denial resolution, and compliant collections.
- Communicate effectively using professional verbal, nonverbal, and written skills.
- Comply with laws, ethical standards, and professional guidelines to protect patient rights and maintain confidentiality.
With real-world medical office administration training and a career-focused curriculum, this program can help 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 in Medical Office Administration.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Your education is an investment in your future, and Carrington College is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs, as well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions. Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.
Academic Cost
For complete details on current tuition costs, please refer to the Academic Catalog.
Location Availability
Carrington College is proud to offer our program in Medical Office Administration at multiple locations:
Accreditation & Approvals
Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.
For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.
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Program Specific Disclosures
Continuing Education For Graduates
Graduates of this Medical Office Administration certificate can apply their credits towards earning an Associate of Science degree in Health Studies by completing courses online.
Student Outcomes
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Medical Office Administrator Career Opportunities
Completion of the Medical Office Administration certificate program prepares graduates for work in front-office positions in:
- Medical practices
- State, local, and private hospitals
- Outpatient care centers
- Offices of other healthcare practitioners (1)
For more information on the duties and career options available after completing a Medical Office Administration program, check out our Career Guide.
What Will I Learn?
Medical Office Management
Billing Principles
ICD Coding
Practical Real-World Skills
Why Choose Hands-On Medical Office Administration Training?
Carrington College’s Medical Office Administration program provides students with the opportunity to learn essential medical administrative skills directly from experienced instructors. Students master new skills by practicing with classmates in structured, hands-on classes and receive immediate beneficial feedback. Topics taught include:
- Billing software
- Coding
- Insurance processing
- Office technology
- Administrative workflows
Outside of the classroom, students benefit from our dedicated campus resources, including our Career & Student Services department.
Is Medical Office Administration Right for You?
Carrington’s Medical Office Administration program may be right for you if:
- You are highly organized and detail-oriented.
- You enjoy helping others.
- You want to work in healthcare but prefer managing operations to clinical patient care.
- You enjoy working with administrative technology.
- You are looking for a shorter educational pathway.
Prefer the flexibility of online learning? Learn more about our Medical Administrative Assistant program.
A Look at Carrington College’s Medical Office Administration Program
Medical Office Administration Program FAQs
Sources:
- Oppenheimer, T. H. (2025, June 12). How to become a medical administrative assistant. Nurse.org. https://nurse.org/healthcare/medical-administrative-assistant/
*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.