Why a Medical Office Manager?
A medical office management career is a good fit for those interested in managing others, being the boss, working in an office, helping others, variety, and challenges. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 303,000 medical and health services managers in 2010. Medical office managers are employed in organizations, such as
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Group medical practices
Medical businesses need employees to handle the daily business activities. They value employees with varied skills, including billing and coding knowledge, financial management, policy and procedure development, and employee management. As the large baby-boom population ages and people remain active longer, it is no surprise that this career has very strong growth potential in the coming years.
Become a Medical Office Manager Online
With Meditec’s Medical Office Manager program, you will develop the skills necessary to succeed as a medical services manager. We consult with industry experts to ensure you learn everything needed to excel in your chosen path. Our online courses will teach you to:
- Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Submit claims for reimbursement
- Manage the office & its finances
- Handle human resource & marketing tasks
The program takes about 6 months to complete, assuming you study approximately 21 hours a week. Once you pass all your courses, you will receive a certificate of completion and be ready to begin your career as a medical office manager.
Set Yourself Apart
With the competitive job market, you want to have an edge over the competition. Through Meditec’s partnership with National Healthcareer Association (NHA), you can prepare for nationally recognized certifications. Passing a NHA exam, gives you several possible advantages:
- More career opportunities
- Increased pay rate
- Being a subject matter expert
- Post-nominal letters (initials after your name)
With Meditec’s custom programs, you can prepare online for certain exams. Our exam preparation course for custom Medical Office Manager program is:
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Check to see where the closest testing center is located (select National Healthcareer Association (NHA) from the Sponsor Name list).
Medical Office Manager Courses
| Course |
Clock Hours |
| Basic Medical Terminology |
50 HRS |
| Medical Billing I |
50 HRS |
| Medical Billing II |
50 HRS |
| Medical Coding Theory and Practice |
75 HRS |
| Medical Coding Practicum I: Applied Coding |
75 HRS |
| Medical Coding Practicum II: Specialty Coding |
150 HRS |
| Health Insurance Specialist |
40 HRS |
| Managing the Medical Office |
50 HRS |
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Total 540 HRS |