Medical Office Assistant
If you're the type of person that can bring order to chaos and you don't mind taking charge to keep things running smoothly, there's a place for you in the healthcare industry.
A Medical Office Assistant is often the first person that patients and clients see within a doctor's office, clinic, or hospital. They help coordinate patient visits and facilitate all the moving parts in the medical office setting.
At Harford Community College, we offer a medical office assistant certificate program that can prepare you for employment in private practice, hospitals, or clinics.
Program Overview
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Certificate
NO. OF CREDITS
Certificate: 19
CONTACT
Sherry Massoni
443.412.2645
smassoni@harford.edu
Admissions
443.412.2109
ACCREDITATION
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Harford's small, student-centered, and flexible learning class options are the ideal learning environment for your medical office assistant studies.
WHAT KIND OF COURSES CAN I EXPECT TO TAKE?
Develop a strong background as a medical office assistant through required courses and electives like these at Harford:
- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY AND ETHICS
BUSINESS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
KEYBOARDING BASICS
INTERMEDIATE + ADVANCED KEYBOARDING AND DOCUMENT PROCESSING
MEDICAL OFFICE SYSTEMS
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
WHAT CAN I DO WHEN I COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM?
With a certificate in medical office assistant at Harford, you can prepare for an entry-level position in a doctor's office and/or ambulatory setting.
Top Transfer Destinations
- This program doesn't transfer
Potential Careers
- Unit Secretary
- Medical Supply Specialists
- Patient Coordinator
- Medical Office Specialist
WHO TEACHES THIS PROGRAM?
At Harford, our award-winning full-time and adjunct faculty bring a wealth of industry and classroom experience to professionally mentor and guide you through your program.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
You've taken your first step into a larger world of possibility for you and your future. Now is the time! Reach out and apply, request more information, or visit our campus.