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Medical Information Technology – Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma

The Medical Information Technology Degree Program at Somerset Community College is designed to prepare individuals to assist with administrative functions as employees within the health care system. Administrative skills are developed in the areas of medical office procedures, written communications, financial management, and insurance billing. All students become familiar with the law and ethics of the health care system, medical terminology and interpersonal relationships. Various programs of learning are presented to enable a student to pursue a career compatible with his/her interest and potential. The program includes an internship/co-op in a health care facility providing hands-on training in the chosen field of training.

Medical Inforamtion Technology graduates are responsible for a variety of administrative duties necessary to run and maintain offices efficiently. These individuals are often the information clearinghouse for the medical office. They schedule patient appointments, provide medical correspondence and reports for their employer. In addition, they operate office equipment such as facsimile machines, photocopiers, and telephone systems.

Program graduates use personal computers to run spreadsheet, word processing, database management, desktop publishing and graphics programs--tasks previously handled by managers and other professionals. Completion of a Medical Information Technology Diploma option can be used as a building block toward completion of a degree option.

What can I do with this degree?

Medical office workers prepare medical records and reports, maintain files, order supplies, perform accounting procedures and receive patients in a variety of health care settings. Graduates are prepared for careers in health care offices. Students select an area of speciality from one of four options:

Administrative Assistant
Insurance Coding
Medical Records Clerk
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When and How do I get started with this degree?

The following materials must be on file in the Admissions office:

• Application for admission to SCC
• Official high school transcript or a passing GED official score report
• Transcripts of all post-secondary education or training
• Results of the ACT examination report

Check out the SCC calendar to find out when class terms and enrollment begins. For more information on becoming a student at SCC follow our 9 easy steps for becoming a student at SCC.

Credential Options

Associate in Applied Science*
Medical Information Technology
• Administrative Option
• Insurance Coding Option
• Medical Records Option
• Transcription Option
Diploma
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding
• Medical Records Clerk
• Medical Transcriptionist
Certificates*
• Hospital Admissions Clerk
• Medical Office Trainee
• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Unit Coordinator

*Requirements can be obtained from the contact person listed on the first page.

Student Responsibilities

In addition to tuition, students are responsible for books and other materials as required by the instructor. Any student seeking financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office.