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Associate in Applied Science - Medical Office Specialist

Spokane Community College

USA,Washington

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 19,635/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Washington

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1810 N Greene St, Spokane, WA 99217, United States

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Associate in Applied Science - Medical Office Specialist

Program Overview

This program prepares individuals for employment in medical offices. Spokane is a major regional center for medical care offering many opportunities for employment. Positions are available in medical clinics, medical insurance companies private physician’s offices, and many other healthcare settings.

Students completing the Medical Office Specialist degree also earn the medical Clerical Certificate and the Medical Reception Certificate, which are embedded in the degree.

Completion of two courses (MSEC 120 and MSEC 121) within the Medical Office Specialist degree allow students to earn and apply for the Peace Studies Certificate at SCC.

Learning Outcomes

Receive patients and visitors.
Appropriately manage telephone and electronic communications.
Schedule appointments and procedures including office, diagnostic, and surgical procedures.
Apply legal and ethical standards.
Develop keyboarding skills and use of computer applications.
Create and maintain patient records.
File, rebill, and troubleshoot insurance claims for the medical office to include government, PPO, and HMO insurance.
Code using CPT and ICD-10-CM coding systems.
Perform typical medical office financial activities using applicable software.
Correlate knowledge of general anatomy and medical terminology to perform administrative medical assistant duties, as above.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Associate Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 19,635 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Spokane Community College

CAD 0 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 - 5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 43.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 85.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Health services are rapidly expanding to keep pace with the growing population, and opportunities for medical office specialists are expected to increase. Physicians in private practice and in all kinds of health organizations will need qualified medical office specialists. Preventive medicine and medical specialization rely on extensive and careful notes and records. The medical office specialist with good skills and a solid medical terminology background is always in demand.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.