Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Medical Assistant
Lewis-Clark State College
Key Information
Campus location
Lewiston, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 21,836 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* + course fees; 2023 undergraduate full-time tuition
Introduction
Trained medical office personnel in doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals are vital! The Administrative Medical Assistant program provides advanced-level training to meet the demand.
Students receive significant instruction through medical field experience with cooperating local medical facilities.
Program Outcome
- Prove basic knowledge of medical billing software and electronic medical record navigation
- Show employability skills and habits
- Complete various medical documents and forms
- Schedule appointments and activities
- Work with a variety of medical professionals and agencies
- Have the most current ICD and CPT coding skills
- Understand HIPAA regulations and medical ethics
- Have skills in human relations with a positive and caring personality
- Have an ability to multitask and a desire to help people
Career Opportunities
Graduates from Administrative Medical Assistant programs go on to obtain careers in a variety of fields including:
- Medical Office Manager, Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Medical Coder