Medical Office Administration, I-BEST
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, LWTech is offering a combination of online and on-campus classes for Summer and Fall quarters. I-BEST wants you to have the most up-to-date information. Please check the current course schedule and additional information about how the class will be taught below. I-BEST Advisors are here to help. Contact us to schedule an appointment and we will answer your questions.
Certificate Information and Schedule
- Certificate Length: 4 Quarters
- Credits: 39
- I-BEST Start Dates: Fall Quarter
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
Summer 2021 I-BEST MEDA Schedule
MEDA 136 Coding/Billing/Insurance
ABED 069 Support Class
Fall 2021 I-BEST MEDA Schedule
BTE 101 Computer Applications
MEDA 116 Medical Terminology
ABED 067 Support Class
How Will These Courses Be Taught?
- Face-to-face: This course is a traditional classroom with an instructor and students in a college classroom. Face-to-face classes are located at LWTech at 11605 132nd Avenue NE in Kirkland, WA. Students are required to be on campus for all scheduled class times.
- Zoom: This course is an online classroom with an instructor and students meeting online at a specific time with Zoom. Zoom is a video conference tool used to interact with your teacher and other students for online activities. Student are required to be on Zoom and ready for class at all Zoom class times. Zoom online classes also use Canvas to share classroom materials and to turn in assignments.
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.