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Administrative Medical Assistant

Associate of Science



Program Details

_______This degree prepares students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a medical office or clinic setting. The curriculum covers key administrative functions, including patient reception and scheduling, medical documentation and word processing, insurance validation and coding, supply and equipment management, and electronic health record maintenance. Students will also develop professional communication skills, learn to navigate HIPAA regulations, and gain hands-on experience in multitasking within a fast-paced healthcare environment. Completers will be prepared to effectively support physicians and healthcare teams in delivering quality patient care. All courses used to satisfy the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (RG 9413)

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Administrative Medical Assistant Pathways

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records (paper and electronic), and utilization of computer software.
  2. Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers and serve as a liaison between the physician and others.
  3. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy and display ethical, responsible, and professional behavior.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to educate patients on general office policies, including insurance procedures, reimbursement processes, billing, and coding practices, while accurately identifying and applying medical terminology related to the human body systems.