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Medical Office Concentration A.A.S.

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Medical Office Concentration

With an associate degree, graduates can make up to $50k per year.

The Medical Office Concentration prepares you for today’s medical industry.
The A.A.S. degree is designed for graduates to be ready to enter the workforce.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Business with a Medical Office concentration at Motlow State Community College prepares you for a variety of positions in today’s medical office environment. This two-year A.A.S. is designed for students who do not intend to transfer to a university.

The A.A.S. degree prepares you for a variety of positions in today’s medical office environment, such as medical receptionist, medical records specialist, medical insurance specialist, patient account representative, medical transcriptionist, medical administrative assistant, and physician or hospital coder. The A.A.S. provides skill development in the areas of software applications, office procedures, electronic health records, medical information management, communications, transcription, and coding.

Associate degree graduates are well-versed in the terminology and technology required for immediate entry-level employment, whereas candidates without a degree often require extensive on-the-job training. Job responsibilities of medical office administrators vary depending on the size of the staff and the type of services provided.

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You can make up to $41k per year with a degree in Medical Office.

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Medical Office Careers with an A.A.S. degree:

  • Medical Secretary ($23/hour)
  • Administrative Assistant ($21/hour)
  • Dental Receptionist ($24/hour)

(Indeed, Tennessee averages, 2024)

Graduates of this A.A.S. should be able to: 

  • Perform office tasks using the leading office application software
  • Apply time-management skills effectively by managing multiple projects and priorities
  • Play a vital role in a successful management team as an administrative assistant in a business or medical office environment
  • Efficiently prepare business documents according to commonly accepted grammar and format standards
  • Effectively integrate information from multiple sources that allows for appropriate decision making
  • Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Exhibit responsible behavior and demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ethical behavior

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Have you chosen a major? Is there a program of study that inspires you? Do you have your heart set on a particular degree? Motlow is here to help you find your future and craft a great career.

Start by choosing the credentials you want. Motlow offers:

  • Short-term certifications,
  • One-year diplomas,
  • 2-year associates degrees,
  • Associates degrees with embedded micro-credentials, and
  • Pathways to numerous bachelor degrees with majors in hundreds of programs. We have many additional articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution
  • We have articulation agreements with universities that allow you to easily transfer or even enroll simultaneously at Motlow and another institution.

Use our program finder to explore all of the possibilities. Visit our transfer & articulations page to learn more about our partnerships with other universities. Explore your interests and aptitudes with our free YouScience tool.

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