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Medical Administrative Specialist

The Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree program provides educational opportunities for those interested in working in a variety of health care office settings including medical offices, clinics, hospitals, public health departments, insurance companies, and medical product manufacturers. Medical Administrative Specialist students receive specialized training in medical ethics, records management, office procedures, medical terminology, human anatomy, health insurance, medical billing, medical transcription, coding, and Microsoft Office Suite software. This program also has a business office focus, including training in accounting, meeting and event planning, and project management.

Tuition & Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$10,233

Median Wage

$45,100

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

Once you are enrolled in a program, you will work with an academic advisor on a recommended course sequence to keep you on track. Current students can check progress with an academic advisor and through DegreeWorks located on the Degree Audit card in MyBTC. View course information from previous catalogs

Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • Hybrid (mix of online and in-person courses)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In-Person
Hybrid
FlexLab
MyEdChoice

Get Credit For Your Experience!

Have you acquired relevant education or work experience? You might qualify for credits based on your prior learning.

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Get in touch with our Admissions department for information on program details, curriculum, credit transfer options, and financial aid opportunities.

Additional Program Information

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the medical legal aspects of health care office practices including confidentiality of health records, release of information, patient’s rights, health records as legal evidence, informed consent, malpractice, agency, physician and employee liability
  • Produce quality medical documents
  • Use medical terminology and knowledge of the human body systems in performing essential functions in business health care setting
  • Perform financial practices through analysis of payer data and reimbursement methods
  • Demonstrate professionalism in a healthcare setting
  • Perform routine healthcare administrative procedures
Medical Administrative Specialist

Highlights

Associate Degree

62 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Reimbursement Specialists

Claims Reviewers

Credentialing Specialists

University Transfer

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