Medical Office Administration, I-BEST
Certificate Information and Schedule
- Certificate Length: 5 Quarters
- Credits: 88
- I-BEST Start Dates: Fall and Winter Quarters
The I-BEST Medical Office Administration certificate prepares students for high-demand, entry -level positions as front office assistants and general clerical support in medical settings. Students learn medical office skills, medical terminology, medical law, billing and insurance coding skills, and office computer skills. I-BEST Medical Office Administration Certificate graduates can continue studying at LWTech to complete an additional certificate in Medical Billing and Coding or a Medical Assisting Associates (AAS) degree.
Learn more about LWTech's Medical Assisting program
I-BEST Medical Office Administration Course Sequence
Quarter One
MEDA 116 Medical Terminology
5 credits
BTE 101 Computer Applications
2 credits
ABED 067 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications I
3 credits
Quarter Two
BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab
5 credits
MEDA 115 Law and Ethics
3 credits
ABED 068 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications II
3 credits
Quarter Three
MEDA 121 Medical Office Skills and Electronic Records
5 credits
ABED 068 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications II
3 credits
Quarter Four
MEDA 136 Coding/Billing/Insurance
5 credits
ABED 069 Communication Skills Medical Assisting Applications III
3 credits
ABED 070 Communication Skills Medical Applications IV
5 credits.
Quarter Five
MEDA 140 Medical Reimbursement Systems
5 credits
Employment and Wages
What does a Medical Office Assistant career look like in the United States?
Current Job Openings in Washington
Explore current, local job postings for Medical Office Assistants on these popular job search websites:
- LWTech Hire Lions.
Hire Lions is LWTech's online job search website. To use the site and sign-up for job alerts, create a free account. If you have questions about creating an account, you can contact the Employment Resource Center. - Indeed
- Monster
- Glassdoor
Contact an I-BEST Advisor
Ready to talk with an advisor about the I-BEST Medical Office Assistant Certificate? Want to learn more about options to help pay for I-BEST college classes? Request an appointment with an I-BEST advisor by submitting an appointment request form and an advisor will contact you as soon as possible.