Medical Administrative Assistant Program----$1900  Learn from home

May live anywhere in Mississippi!

Medical Administrative Assistant program is all online instructor led courses with externship in a medical office near you.

The program is approximately 330 hours (16 weeks - 4 months) and 40 hours (1 to 2 weeks) externship .Students watch videos, complete homework, print powerpoints, practice simulations, and complete exams on our website according to the daily schedule at any time of day, on any device with internet connection. Twice a week from 8pm to 9pm, all course students will be in live class with an instructor to discuss course work with question and answer session.

Requirements for distance education---

• A computer, tablet, or phone with internet capability
  
• Internet services
  
• Any program with video watching capability
  
• A printer, optional
  

REQUIREMENTS---

• Must be a resident of Mississippi

• Completed college application in the school office or on our website.  You will receive an email confirmation.
  
• Interview with Director-considerations are ability to benefit, reason student wants to enter the program of choice, understanding the requirements of employment in the program of choice, ability to pass the courses, ability to pay fees 
  
• A copy of your high school transcript, diploma, GED, or signed attestation.
  
• A copy of photo ID as proof you are least 17 years of age. If 17 years of age, provide a signed parental consent form is required.
  
• Must be physically able to perform the employment skills of the program. Only if any pre-existing conditions restrict and/or limit your abilities, a written statement from a physician stating limitations is required. The Director will inform the student if attending the program will not lead to employment due to limitations.
  
• All fees paid in full before externship

Medical Administrative Assistant is designed to give students the basic knowledge and skills necessary to work in an administrative or office setting. The Program includes the front office skills required for a smooth flow including scheduling, receiving, and discharging patients. Medical records, insurance claims, collections, purchasing and management is also emphasized. Included in the program is a 16 weeks distance education program all online study courses then 40 hours externship. Medical Administrative Assistant graduates will find job opportunities are in physician's offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other types of healthcare facilities.

FEES: 

OTHER FEES:   Scrubs and closed toe shoes for externship

Method of Delivery--330 hours Distance Education and 40 hours Externship

COURSES INCLUDE---

Career Development and Life Skills                                     Medical Office Procedures

Medical Records and Terminology                                       Medical Billing and Coding I

Medical Billing and Coding II                                                 Medical Communications

Externship

Employment Opportunities-----Medical Administration Assistant, Medical Secretary, Medical Receptionist, Medical Office Specialist, Office Manager, Medical Records Clerk

Employment Outlook---From specialists to nurse practitioner’s walk in clinics, Tupelo, Mississippi is the core of medical care facilities for North Mississippi giving students many opportunities for employment. According to the most current Department of Labor statistics reported in May 2015 for Mississippi, Records and Health Information Tech, Healthcare Support Occupations, and Healthcare Support Workers total more than 35,750 employed.

Average Salary---The average annual salary in Mississippi is $23,420, based on $11.26 per hour at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. The top of the range of wages is $50, 148 based on $24.11 per hour.

Medical 2 Inc is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, Certificate No. C675.