Medical Office Administration
Who can attend?
Adult |
High School |
You will learn to:
- Build a strong customer relationship with patients and clients using ethical standards and professionalism
- Develop your computer skills to a higher standard utilizing medical and health industry software
- Develop and use a second language: medical terminology
Location
Lawton - Main Campus |
Description
This program prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of health care facilities. Students learn administrative routines and procedures followed in a medical office including correct medical terminology and advanced computer skills. Medical office accounting procedures, including patient billing and processing medical insurance claims, are covered. Students learn about major insurance programs and federal health care legislation. Students gain skills required for numerous industry-related certifications.
Employment Options
The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.
Medical Records Assistant, Medical Secretary, Administrative Assistant – Approximate Pay Potential: $11-23 per hour. (O*NET source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6013.00)
Scheduling Information
Class Meets: Monday - Friday
AM Session: 8:00 am-11:00am
PM Session: 11:50am-2:50pm
500 hours - 9 months to complete
Cost of Attendance Summary
Secondary (High School) Students
- Tuition: Free
- Textbooks: No cost to student
- Student Needs Fees: $200.00
- Misc. Expenses: $59.50
Post-secondary (Adult) Students
- Tuition: $2,500.00
- Textbooks: $413.00
- Student Needs Fees: $200.00
- Misc. Expenses: $59.50
Financial Aid and Scholarships
This program is approved for scholarships and Veteran's Education Benefits for those who qualify. (See Financial Aid)
Certification Outcomes:
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Applying for this Program
Nicole Metzger
Medical Office Assistant Instructor
Contact:
580-250-5613
nmetzger@greatplains.edu
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
Useful Information
Program Begins
August
"My favorite part of teaching at Great Plains is our students! I love working with students and watching them progress through the programs and meet their career and educational goals."
Nicole Metzger, Instructor