Medical Administrative Specialist

The Medical Administrative Specialist program will provide the student with employment skills used in the medical office. These skills include, but are not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint (MOS Certification); QuickBooks Certification; business math; business ethics, written and oral communication; filing; medical terminology; Medisoft; medical case studies and reports.

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the Medical Secretary. The content includes the use of technology to develop communication skills, higher level thinking skills, and decision making skills; medical terminology; the performance of office procedures specific to the medical environment; the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications; and the production of high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents.

AREA OF FOCUS

• Communication Skills
• Business Math
• Business Ethics
• Office Procedures
• Filing
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2019
• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified
• Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)

PORTFOLIO AND COURSE PROJECTS

Students in the Medical Administrative Specialist program prepare a portfolio that highlights the skills they learned, in order to prepare them for a challenging career, and a showcase of certifications earned. Students also create a professional resume and letter of application.

There are a variety of projects within the four Occupational Completion Points. Students will need to complete all of the projects in order to satisfy the curriculum requirements for this course.

PROGRAM EXPERIENCES

The equipment and supplies in the business technology classroom are provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. Included in the lab are 30 Windows PC computers with dual-screens, one HP Laser Printer and one color printer.

Software Applications:

• Medisoft
• Microsoft Office Suite 
• QuickBooks Pro 
• National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Exam Prep software

Graduate with Career- Ready Skills!

ENTRY & EXIT REQUIREMENTS

• Specific Admissions Requirements: None

• DOE Basic Skills Exit Requirements: Communications 10, Computation 10 (unless exempt)

• CASAS Exit Requirements: Communications 244+, Computation 230+ (unless exempt)

PREP FOR EMPLOYMENT

These programs offer a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment.  The content includes the useful skills that employers are looking for.

• Internships
  Various businesses and clinics are partners with iTECH’s Business Technology program and some provide excellent internship opportunities for our students. Students are encouraged to research area business, clinics and hospitals to arrange your own specialized internship experience.
   
• Workforce Education Internship Program
  Students participate in work-based learning experiences in their field of study outside of the classroom. ITECH has a Workforce Internship Program for those students who need work experience, but do not have an out-of-school job.
   
• Job Placement
  Our competent counseling staff provides job postings on a daily basis, with help in resume writing and the interviewing process.

CERTIFICATE

A certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the program’s competencies and satisfy basic skill requirements in accordance with state guidelines. Students will also have the opportunity to test and earn additional industry and national credentials through the training program.