Business Management & Administration

Medical Administrative Specialist

Be part of the exciting business industry!

Students will be prepared for employment as medical secretaries, medical office clerks, medical insurance secretaries, medical records clerks, and medical administrative specialists or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. The program prepares students to perform medical office duties utilizing knowledge of medical terminology and medical office procedures; to transcribe medical documents; to perform medical office functions using specialized medical scheduling/billing software; to produce quality work using advanced features of business software applications; to research job opportunities; and to produce high quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents.

After successfully completing the program, the student will be able to perform medical office activities and will have developed skills in keyboarding, records management, communications, human relations, transcription, computer applications, and decision making.

Additional Skills Covered:

- Business Fundamentals
- Computer Literacy
- Document Preparation
- Employability Skills and Portfolio
- Insurance and Billing
- Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Transcription
- Medical Office Simulation Software
- Microsoft Office

Program Costs:

Item	In-State Fees	Out-of-State Fees
Tuition	$2,940	$11,760
Lab Fee	$210	$210
Basic Skills Test	$15	$15
Registration Fee (non-refundable)	$100	$100
Annual Student Activity Fee	$20	$20
Tuition & Fees Total	$3,285	$12,105

*Prices are subject to change.

Industry Certification & State Credential Exams:

Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study. Exam costs are additional; however, you may qualify for reimbursement of your exam cost(s) upon passing. See your program counselor/advisor for more information.

College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:

Upon completion of the program, you may be eligible to receive FREE associate degree transfer credits from Broward College or another state college. To learn more and determine eligibility, visit browardtechnicalcolleges.com/articulation-agreement/, scroll to the career cluster photos, click Business Management & Administration, or contact your program counselor/advisor. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of industry certifications.