Healthcare Office Management, A.A.S.
Coordinate Care. Lead the Office.
If you’re detail oriented, organized, and interested in healthcare without being a clinical provider, this degree equips you to be a leader behind the scenes. The Healthcare Office Management A.A.S. blends healthcare knowledge, business, tech, and communication skills to prepare you for key roles in medical offices and health systems.
What You'll Learn
- Use medical terminology and understand healthcare laws, ethics, and reimbursement systems
- Manage health records, insurance claims, and patient information with accuracy
- Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, document formatting, and collaboration tools
- Apply business and technology skills (Excel, Word, desktop publishing) in healthcare settings
- Build a professional portfolio and gain real-world experience through practicum
Program Requirements
This associate degree includes 64 credits, typically completed over four semesters of fulltime study. Coursework covers health law & ethics, medical office procedures, coding, business communications, accounting, and technology tools.
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Where This Degree Can Take You
This degree readies you for roles that bridge healthcare delivery and administrative leadership. It also offers a pathway to specialize further (e.g., Medical Coding Specialist) with additional credits.
Graduates may qualify for roles such as:
- Healthcare Administrative Support Specialist
- Patient Services Representative
- Health Information Technologist
- Medical Office Manager
- Medical Coding Specialist (with second major coursework)
- Physician offices, clinics, and medical groups
- Hospitals and health systems
- Insurance offices and billing departments
- Medical records or health information departments
- Ambulatory care centers and urgent care facilities
National Accreditation
Trust the quality and value of your education. All associate degree-level programs in BC3's Business & IT Division are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
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