Medical Office Assistant Certificate
Whether we’re seeing a doctor for our yearly check-up or help with a sudden injury or illness, the medical office staff is a key stop on our wellness journey. From scheduling appointments and tests, to billing and coding, to greeting patients and offering emotional support, a well-trained medical office assistant is a healing presence—and a rewarding career.
You can master the skills needed to be a great medical office assistant in a doctor’s office, hospital or outpatient clinic through our 18-credit certificate. By taking two three-credit courses each term, you can be working and earning money in as little as a year.
Virtually every major health care provider is searching for these skills, including Penn State Health and UPMC. Whether you are just graduating high school or an adult learner looking for a career refresh, this pathway could lead you to a healthy mind, body and bank account.
Program Offered
Online
Courses
Medical Law and Ethics
Introduction to Human Communication
Human Biology
Medical Terminology and Pharmacology
Medical Insurance
Medical Administrative Procedures
Careers you can pursue
- Medical office assistant
- Medical secretary
- Medical receptionist
- Billing and coding assistant
You will succeed if you are...
- Personable
- Detail-oriented
- Patient
- Empathetic
- Organized
- Able to multi-task
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Problem-solver
- Observant
88.1% of our graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education within one year of graduation.
* Based on graduates whom we have information during a one-year period from 2022-23. It should be noted that 98.1% of graduates were employed in some capcity or continuing their education.
