Medical Office Technology - Stautzenberger College - Maumee

Medical Office Technology from Stautzenberger College - Maumee is a Campus Associate Clinical Laboratory degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The purpose of the Medical Office Technology Program at Stautzenberger College is to provide a quality education while supporting the mission of Stautzenberger College. By emphasizing ethics and respect for the medical profession, service to the community, and advancement through practical application, the student is prepared to enter the medical office profession. The goal is to provide: Medical office administration skills. Common business computer applications. Guidance in ethical behavior and professionalism befitting the medical profession. Career guidance and placement assistance of graduates after their externships. Communication and collaborative skills necessary for effective interaction with other members of the medical team. Critical thinking skills. Support of the medical profession. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a "hands-on" approach to gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to perform in an allied health facility while understanding the professional and ethical responsibilities. Courses in computer billing applications, administrative procedures, and medical law train the student for administrative responsibilities. Courses in ICD and CPT coding, insurance claims processing, and transcription prepare the student for placement in the medical profession. General courses in oral communication, written communication and the humanities along with computer coursework serve to develop the student's interpersonal skills, writing skills, and work place adaptability. Each student is required to participate in a hands-on externship at a local health care facility. The graduate is prepared to enter the medical profession as an entry-level medical office administrative assistant, secretary and/or transcriptionist, capable of performing administrative duties. Employment can be with a physician's office, managed health care organization, hospital, or other allied health facility. The normal time to complete this program for a full-time student is 24 months. View more details on Stautzenberger College - Maumee, OH . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Laboratory courses.