MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Upgrade your administrative career pathway with a degree in Medical Office Administration.
The Medical Office Administration curriculum prepares individuals for employment as medical administrative personnel in the areas of medical office, medical billing and coding, dental office, patient services, and medical documents.
Course work includes medical terminology, computer applications, medical office management, medical coding, medical insurance, and billing, medical legal and ethical issues, oral and written communication, and other topics depending on the subject area selected within this curriculum.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in a variety of medical office positions in medical and dental offices, hospitals, insurance companies, laboratories, medical supply companies, and other healthcare related organizations. Upon graduation, students may be eligible to sit for industry recognized certification exams.
Degree & Pathway Completion Plans
View what classes you need and when you can take them to complete a degree, diploma, or certificate in Medical Office Administration.
PROGRAM CONTACT
Patrick Dineley
Chair of Information Technology
Phone: 252-222-6183
Email: dineleyp@carteret.edu
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
P1: Procedure Coding
Students will be able to accurately code Procedures.
P2: Diagnostic Coding
Students will be able to accurately code Diagnosis.
P3: Medical Office Software
Students will be able to accurately utilize the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
