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Medical Office Specialist
ASB 2-year Degree Program
Program Description & Job Opportunities
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Course Descriptions

Good administrative medical office assistants are needed in all inpatient and outpatient settings in the medical environment. Employment in the medical field will continue to expand as the elderly population continues to grow. Students enrolled in the MOS program learn anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, medical office records, transcription and computer skills in a small, personalized classroom environment. An internship completes the program, as students are placed in an office setting that offers experience with patient records, billing, receptionist work, transcription, and insurance procedures. Certification as a medical transcriptionist or as a coding specialist may be obtained after experience is gained in the field.

Admissions Program Requirements

  • High school transcripts, an equivalent or GED
  • PSSA scores (HS graduates only)
  • Two letters of recommendation from a current employer or teacher
  • COMPASS scores
  • Personal interview

Internship

All two-year students are required to complete a 336-hour internship providing them with on-the-job experience and a safety net of instructors to confide in if challenges occur. Many of our students are offered jobs upon completion of their internship.

Career Opportunities

  • Administrative Office Assistant
  • Transcriptionist
  • Medical Unit Secretary
  • Medical Coder/Abstractor
  • Medical Billing Manager
  • Medical Secretary
  • Patient Registration

Sample Courses

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Medical Insurance Forms
  • ICD-9-CM & CPT Coding

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"I found that most employers were willing to give me an interview just because I was a South Hills grad. That was very gratifying because it was really nice to know that I had made the best choice. "

  • Megan Matthews
  • HIT graduate
  • Medical Billing Clerk
  • Centre Medical & Surgical Associates