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Medical administrative assistants support the work of doctors, nurses, insurance companies, government agencies and other members of the health-care delivery system. As medical secretaries, billing clerks, receptionists, office managers and in related positions, they serve as critical links between patients and providers. Globe University offers associate degree and diploma programs in this rewarding career field.
If you are interested in a career as a medical administrative assistant, call our Wausau, WI, campus at 1-877-303-6060, or contact us.
Associate degree and college diploma programs
- Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma. Coursework in this 12-month diploma program focuses on office, business and computer skills and medical knowledge.
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Medical Administrative Assistant. The 18-month associate degree program includes all coursework in the diploma program, as well as elective college courses in communication, humanities, science and social science.
Careers in medical administrative assisting
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the medical secretarial field will grow faster than average over the coming years.* The article also points out that many secretarial and administrative duties are personal and interactive, requiring tact and communication as well as organization and software skills.
While you are a student and after you graduate, Globe University’s career services department will provide job-search assistance. Call our Wausau college at 1-877-303-6060 or request more information about career opportunities in medical administrative assisting.