In today's growing medical industry, health care offices and facilities are often expanding and seeking qualified employees to meet the increased service demands. Kaplan College's Medical Office Specialist Diploma program can help you pursue new career opportunities, or advance in your current position in this growing field.
Kaplan College's medical office specialist program offers well-rounded instruction in medical insurance billing and coding, insurance plans, medical front office processes, telephone techniques, filing, scheduling, banking, inventory, and office management. Our program could give you the skills needed for a competitive advantage in this field by preparing you to work in a wide range of positions. Upon graduation you can seek various entry-level positions in administrative, clinical, and professional capacities.
Prior to graduation you will be required to complete a 160 hour externship program at a local outpatient clinic, medical, dental, or optometry office, or in a hospital environment, adding to your knowledge and experience.
Medical Office Specialist Program Features
Our medical office specialist program can start you on the right track for an exciting career by providing:
- Administrative course instruction
- A required externship providing real-world education and experience
- Assistance with job placement
Potential Career Opportunities
By obtaining a diploma from our medical office specialist program from Kaplan College, you can seek various entry-level positions in a general office setting or medical facility, including:
- Administrative assistant
- Billing/collections clerk
- Data entry department assistant
- Insurance examiner's assistant
- Inventory/supply clerk
- Records department assistant
- Front office assistant manager
- Medical office assistant manager