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Introduction

Medical Office Specialist Diploma

Program Overview

Graduates are highly trained office specialists who are responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day medical office functions of patient appointment scheduling, telephone communications, medical record maintenance, medical transcription, and patient billing processes.

Program at a glance

Degree Type: Diploma

Credits: 45

Location: Online

Laptop Requirement: Optional More information

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CAREER OUTLOOK

Future career information.

Graduates of the medical secretary, medical administrative secretary, and emphasis area programs have employment opportunities in a variety of health care settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, public health, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and dental offices.


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Tiffany Beneda

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