Medical & Dental Programs
Medical Office Administration
SJVC’s Medical Office Administration certificate program prepares graduates to work in front-office positions for a medical practice, healthcare facility or insurance company.
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Program Details
Cost & Financial Aid
Education is the most important investment you can make in your future. There is a financial plan available for everyone, including a broad range of financial assistance options. Visit SJVC’s Net Price Calculator to get personalized information on college costs and financial aid. Check out SJVC’s Academic Catalog to learn about program costs by campus and credential level. You also can talk to an Admissions Advisor to discuss the costs of your chosen program and schedule an appointment with an experienced financial aid officer. Student loans, grants, and scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Program Availability
SJVC’s Medical Office Administration certificate program is available at the following campuses:
- Antelope Valley (Lancaster)*
- Bakersfield*
- Delano
- Fresno*
- Hanford
- Madera
- Modesto (Salida)*
- Porterville
- Rancho Mirage
- Santa Maria
- Temecula*
- Victor Valley (Hesperia)*
- Visalia*
*These campuses offer both the Certificate of Completion and Associate of Science Degree programs.
Accreditation & Approvals
Institutional Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510)748-9001.
The WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
State Approvals
CALIFORNIA
SJVC is a private institution and is approved to operate as an accredited institution by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means that SJVC has been found in compliance with the standards set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Title 5, Division 7.5, – Private Postsecondary Education of the California Code of Regulations. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.
A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the Bureau’s internet website (www.bppe.ca.gov).
View additional State Approvals for SJVC.
Continuing Education for Graduates
Health Studies
Program Description
SJVC’s Health Studies program may be completed in 25 weeks. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who want to advance their careers and have earned a certificate of completion in Medical Office Administration from SJVC. The Health Studies Associate of Science Degree affords excellent opportunities for professional growth and development through instruction in general education coursework designed to produce the competencies of higher education that employers expect of college graduates.
What Will I Learn?
Medical Office Management
Billing Principles
ICD Coding
Practical Real-World Skills
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Career Opportunities
Earning a Certificate of Completion in Medical Office Administration from San Joaquin Valley College can prepare you for several jobs in a medical office, including roles such as:
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Receptionist
- Physician Office Specialist
- Medical Office Specialist
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Unit Secretary
Some of these career options may require education credentials, certification, or experience–which can vary by state. As you can see, there are many different career paths available for graduates.
Check out our guide on becoming a Medical Secretary and Office Administrative Assistant in California.
Medical secretary and administrative assistants act as the glue that holds together all the other pieces of the health care experience and allows doctors and other professionals to deliver the best possible care to patients.
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Medical Office Administration FAQ
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION DEGREE?
- Medical Secretary
- Medical Receptionist
- Physician Office Specialist
- Medical Office Specialist
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Unit Secretary Some of these career options may require education credentials, certification, or experience–which can vary by state. To learn more about other opportunities in the healthcare industry, visit our program and course overview page.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A MEDICAL SECRETARY?
WHAT IS A MEDICAL SECRETARY?
HOW DO I BECOME A MEDICAL SECRETARY?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND A MEDICAL SECRETARY?
WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF MEDICAL SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS?
WHAT DOES A MEDICAL SECRETARY DO?
- Arrange hospital admissions for patients
- Complete insurance or other claim forms
- Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff
- Maintain medical records, technical library, or correspondence files
- Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff
- Interview patients to complete documents, case histories, or forms, such as intake or insurance forms
- Perform various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies