Does the idea of working in the medical field interest you, but the thought of needles does not? Then studying to be a medical administrative assistant at Minnesota School of Business may be the right career path for you.
You will serve with a team of highly qualified professionals and play a part in helping people stay healthy. Specific responsibilities could involve receiving and scheduling appointments for patients, handling the medical office's written and verbal communications, transcribing the medical records, and many other general administrative tasks.
Medical administrative assistants are the heart of the medical center.
What you can do with this degree:
If you like to be busy, are detail oriented and like to help people, your job could be working in the center of a busy clinic, emergency room or hospital. You may also function as a part of the business or insurance areas of a medical center.Our graduates find rewarding careers as:
- Patient Relations Representative
- Medical Office Manager
- Hospital Admissions Coordinator
- Executive Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Records Manager
Featured courses
Medical Terminology
This is the interesting 'language of medicine,' needed by all who work in the medical field. Students know and understand the vital importance of this course; it is the building block for all medical careers.
Healthcare Law and Ethics
An interesting subject that generates many questions and discussions. Students enjoy agreeing and disagreeing on ethical and lawful issues in the practices of medicine today. This class shows the importance of students understanding and consideration of the legal needs and privacy of all patients.
Medical Office Procedures II
This course presents many skills students will need in their work as a medical administrative assistant. It is a computerized simulation of all the electronic appointment scheduling, patient billing, coding and insurance submission, and chart dictation. It's a real-world office simulation in a fun learning environment. | 
