Courses

Medical Administrative Assistant Program

Medvance Institute-Houston

The Medical Administrative Assistant program is designed to develop the skills necessary for success in the office of a medical practice, or as administrative support in hospital departments and for Medical Directors and for executives in non-medical business opportunities.

The duties of a Medical Administrative Assistant include telephone calls, appointment setting, records management, basic billing, management of accounts payable and accounts receivable, interacting with insurance companies, assisting in payment collections and general bookkeeping.

MedVance Institute's curriculum include training in "front office" skills, which include computer skills, transcription, business math, basic medical coding, and records management.

The administrative, business and communication courses provide graduates with well-rounded talents to meet the needs and challenges of today's ever-changing medical and non-medical industry. Graduates gain valuable skills, enabling them to become a vital link between patient and the doctor or client and business owner.

As a Medical Administrative Assistant, initial career opportunities lend themselves to a myraiad of career ladders including office management, department leader, and business manager for the hard-working and motivated employee willing to go beyond basic expectations of the employer. The core skills gained through the program will be enhanced by work experiences allowing an individual to grow and develop and build a more comprehensive resumé over time.

Career Opportunities

Medical Administrative Assistants can work in hospitals, clinics, veterinary offices, dental offices, physician offices, long-term care facilities, insurance companies or other health related organizations. Skills developed in the Medical Administrative Assistant program translate well to a large variety of businesses, both medical and non-medical. The computer and bookkeeping training are valuable in office and banking settings allowing the Medical Administrative Assistant to pursue a variety of office management career paths.

This program is offered at these campuses:
West Palm Beach, Florida
Stuart, Florida
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Houston, Texas