Health Unit Coordinator and Nursing Station

Medical Office

Category: Health

Program Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work on a health care team? With training as a medical administrative assistant, you will learn medical terminology as well as hospital and clinic procedures. You will be prepared for duties that may include transcription of reports and correspondence, appointment and meeting scheduling, patient file and office record maintenance, and billing and insurance processing. With this program’s broad general education, in addition to the technical component, you will maximize your employment opportunities and potential.

Program Information

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Overview

Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Click for more info!

Requirements for some awards and certifications will change effective June 1st, 2022. Please call OneStop at 952-995-1300 or email OneStop@HennepinTech.edu, to see how this might affect you.

Class Time: Day or Evening
Semester: Fall Semester or Spring Semester
Campus: Eden Prairie or Brooklyn Park

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Skills Required

Reference the Medical Assistant program Academic Planning Guide for more details.

Wages/Outlook/Advancement

Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at CAREERwise. Individuals may choose to work in an acute care facility, outpatient clinic, extended care facility, medical insurance office, research facility or another medical environment.

Tools/Other Expenses

No additional fees/expenses.

Accreditation and Affiliations

Hennepin Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the HLC Academic Quality Improvement Program.

You may contact the HLC by calling 1-800-621-7440, x100.

Industry Partners

The Medical Office Careers program is reviewed biannually by an advisory committee filled with people who are leaders in the medical administrative professions. This not only keeps the program up to date with the latest technology and trends, but ensures you will be learning the skills necessary to get a job when you graduate.