Locklin Tech

Medical Administrative Specialist
1050 Hour Program - 7 Credits
The Medical Administrative Specialist Program will prepare students for employment as medical office personnel, unit secretaries, medical office clerks, medical insurance clerks, medical records clerks or will provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

The program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the Medical Administrative Specialist. The content includes:
the use of technology to develop communications skills, higher level thinking, and decision making skills;
medical terminology;
the performance of office procedures specific to the medical environment; transcription of medical documents from machine dictation;
health insurance coding;
the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications;
research of job opportunities; and
a 100-hour Internship in a medical office.
Students receive instruction in the following software applications:
Introduction to Computers
Windows XP Operating System
Microsoft Office
Medisoft Appointment Software/Electronic Records

Employment Opportunities
Medical Administrative Specialists are employed in educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, physical therapy facilities, health-related civil service facilities, health insurance companies, and temporary help agencies. Local businesses often request interviews with Locklin Tech students to fill available positions.



	Industry Certifications - CMAA Medical Administrative Specialist 1050 Hour Program - 7 Credits The Medical Administrative Specialist Program will prepare students for employment as medical office personnel, unit secretaries, medical office clerks, medical insurance clerks, medical records clerks or will provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. The program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills expanding the traditional role of the Medical Administrative Specialist. The content includes: the use of technology to develop communications skills, higher level thinking, and decision making skills; medical terminology; the performance of office procedures specific to the medical environment; transcription of medical documents from machine dictation; health insurance coding; the production of quality work in an efficient manner using advanced features of business software applications; research of job opportunities; and a 100-hour Internship in a medical office. Students receive instruction in the following software applications: Introduction to Computers Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Office Medisoft Appointment Software/Electronic Records Certifications Students may earn a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) through National Healthcare Association. Employment Opportunities Medical Administrative Specialists are employed in educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, physical therapy facilities, health-related civil service facilities, health insurance companies, and temporary help agencies. Local businesses often request interviews with Locklin Tech students to fill available positions. Course Descriptions Student Organization Skills U.S.A. Student Organization Resources Handbook/Curriculum Guide \| Net Price Calculator \| Calendar \| Request Info \| Certifications \| Florida Department of Education \| Workforce - Florida \| Workforce Escarosa \| Employ Florida