Office Technologies - Medical Office Systems
Two-year Career Program
Preparation for Employment

The Medical Office Systems program is designed to prepare students for careers in medical office settings. The program develops technical, medical and administrative competencies essential for performing administrative support in the healthcare environment. Communication and patient relation techniques are stressed. Classroom skills and knowledge are refined through practicum/internship experience at a college-approved medical facility. Students may specialize in different healthcare administrative areas through the use of restricted electives and advisement in the Medical Office Systems program. Areas of specialty include medical administrative assistant, medical coding and billing, and medical transcription. Upon completion of this plan of study, students will be qualified for Medical Administrative Support positions in ambulatory and acute care settings.

Proficient keyboarding and computer skills are necessary for successful completion of this program. Course work in entry-level keyboarding is available through the college for students to meet this requirement.

To participate in clinical experiences, students must obtain a criminal record check. If participating in clinicals at a Pennsylvania Clinical Site, students must also obtain a Child Abuse History Clearance. During enrollment any official change or the initiation of any governmental proceeding affecting the information revealed by the required Criminal or Child Abuse Background Check must be reported immediately by the student to the Director of the Office Technologies program. In addition, students planning to enroll in Office Technologies 212 must have a Physical Examination. This examination will be done by the students’ own health care provider at the students’ expense.

This is a career program. Students planning to transfer should consult with their advisor or the Student Success Center regarding specific program and course transfer issues.

Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree in the Medical Office Systems Option of Office Technologies.