Technological advances in medicine are leading to the growth of the aging population, increasing the demand for quality health care. Professionals skilled in medical/dental office administration are also in demand because they play a key role in the operation of an efficient, profitable medical office.
Medical/Dental Office Administration Education
Kaplan College is proud to offer a Medical/Dental Office Administration Diploma program that is designed to give you real-world knowledge. We are market-driven, offering our specific curriculum because it serves local employment needs. When you earn your education from Kaplan College, you not only learn the skills of medical/dental office administration, you learn skills that you can apply to your everyday life.
What You Will Learn
The focus of a medical/dental office administrator is keeping the medical office running smoothly. The courses at Kaplan College can prepare you to perform a broad range of daily activities such as:
- Processing medical records
- Using industry-related computer equipment
- Providing and entering valuable data
- Filing insurance claims
- Scheduling patients
- Preparing medical charts, reports, and correspondence
Employment Opportunities
Upon graduation, you may seek entry-level employment opportunities as an office administrator in a medical or dental outpatient care facility. This can include:
- Physicians' offices
- Medical group practices
- Health maintenance organizations (HMOs)
- Insurance companies
- Dental offices
- Hospital practices