Medical Administrative Assistant, AAS

Emphasis: Medical Administrative Assistant

Degree: Associate in Applied Science

Total Units: 96

Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid, Online

Purpose: These degree programs prepare students with a broad business background, as well as provide specialized training in office skills. While students are accepted into the program each quarter, those who start in September find it easier to schedule their courses in the suggested sequences. Prerequisites may include demonstrated proficiency in math, reading, English, and basic keyboarding skills. Upon completion, students will be prepared to compete for entry-level employment as office assistants, receptionists, and transcriptionists in general offices, legal offices, or medical offices.

Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Demonstrate the ability to keyboard with speed and accuracy
• File correctly using alphabetic, numeric, geographic, and subject filing systems
• Apply rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling in written and oral communications
• Prepare documents using advanced features in word processing software
• Format basic business letters, memos, reports, tables, and newsletters to office standards
• Solve basic business math problems
• Operate a 10-key electronic calculator by touch
• Analyze and calculate data using spreadsheet software
• Demonstrate the ability to relate effectively with others in the classroom
• Demonstrate human relations skills and professional behavior necessary for successful job performance
• Analyze and organize business transactions applying bookkeeping theory and systems
• Demonstrate the ability to apply acquired skills in the workplace
• Compose business letters, memos, resumes, and letters of application
• Obtain a first aid and CPR certificate
• Use medical terms correctly
• Demonstrate an understanding of human biology
• Transcribe medical documents from recorded dictation
• Enter patient record information using electronic software
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• Possess a basic understanding of medical office proceduresusing medical charts and records, electronic medical records, receiving visitors, scheduling appointments, and confidentially in a medical office.