Medical Office Administration

The Medici al Office Administration program plays a pivotal role in Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s mission in Caldwell and Watauga counties by

• providing effective and affordable instruction in medical office administration courses
• offering educational opportunities to all who enter “the open door” to improve the educational well-being of individuals and the community.

The mission of the Medical Office Administration program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute includes—but is not limited to—the following goals:

• to deliver consistently high-quality instruction
• to provide high-quality medical office administration courses
• to provide opportunities for students to receive an A.A.S. degree or a diploma in medical office administration
• to provide quality instruction in all related courses required in the programs
• to provide general interest courses and other instructional services for students

This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level positions in medical and allied health facilities. Jobs include transcriptionist, secretary, hospital unit secretary, records clerk, insurance form preparer, patient accounting clerk, and clinical technician. Employment opportunities include the offices of allied health facilities, HMOs, insurance claims processors, laboratories, and manufacturers and suppliers of medical and hospital equipment.

CCC&TI offers several different educational programs in this area:

• Associate's Degree (A.A.S.)
• Diploma

Course work in Medical Office Administration includes the following:

• processing
• compiling
• recording
• maintaining medical records
• utilizing office equipment and software
• medical law and ethics
• billing and coding
• transcribing medical documents

For more information about course descriptions or required courses, refer to the current CCC&TI Course Catalog and its corresponding Addendum. Courses in the accounting program are taught during the day and evening, and some courses are available through Distance Learning.

Program Information