Medical Office Administrative Assistant

What you'll learn

Bring new office skills to the healthcare setting! The Medical Office Administrative Assistant microcredential equips you with the essential skills, knowledge and experience needed to excel in administrative roles within various healthcare settings. You will learn medical terminology and basic anatomy and will be introduced to medical coding and billing. You will receive an intensive introduction to or review of Microsoft Office software and explore common medical office technology. Beyond classroom learning, you will gain hands-on field experience through an internship, honing your professionalism, teamwork, and interpersonal communication. This microcredential was developed in partnership with Guthrie Cortland and is designed to help you distinguish yourself from others vying for medical office administrative positions. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to sit for the national Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam from the National HealthCare Association, for continued study, and to immediately apply for administrative positions in medical offices, hospitals and other healthcare settings.

A hybrid microcredential from Tompkins Cortland Community College (9.4 CEUs). Registration is completed with Tompkins Cortland Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician

Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.