Hybrid Online Medical Office Administration Program

MOA Program Overview

Medical Office Administrators fill a unique role. Not only are they good with numbers, but they also have excellent communication skills. These healthcare professionals are typically detailed, organized, and motivated. They play a critical role in medical office management and ensure that our physician offices run smoothly.

Our hybrid-online curriculum will give you the necessary skills to excel as a Medical Office Administrator. Throughout our program, you will learn the fundamentals of medical terminology, medical office procedures, office computer applications, patient interaction, the laws and regulations regarding patient medical records, insurance plans and forms, and coding practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Unitek College offer a Medical Office Administration program near me?

Aspiring Medical Office Administration students are welcome to enroll at any one of our campus locations in California:

What is Medical Office Administration?

Medical Office Administrators organize and manage health information data. They are responsible for maintaining the quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security of this information (i.e. paper files, electronic systems, etc.). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Medical Office Admins use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information. They do this for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and for the maintenance of patients’ medical histories.

What is the difference between a Medical Assistant and an Office Administrator?

Medical Office Administrators perform administrative tasks, whereas Medical Assistants perform both administrative and clinical tasks. Below are the different administrative duties that are typically completed by these professionals:

Medical Office Administrators

Perform opening and closing office procedures
Manage medical records
Create electronic health records
Assign insurance codes for medical diagnoses and procedures
Process insurance claims
Perform entry-level bookkeeping and accounting procedures

Medical Assistants

Answer telephones
Schedule appointments
Greet patients
Update and file patient charts
Order supplies
Arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services
Handle billing, collections, and bookkeeping

What jobs can you get with a Medical Office Administration diploma?

Medical Office Administrators can work in a variety of settings. They include:

Physician offices
Private health care facilities
Industrial firms requiring health care personnel
Hospitals
Hospital clinics
Laboratories
Health industry providers
Independent clinics private duty

According to the BLS, the widespread use of electronic health records will lead to a greater need for technicians to manage information in every area of the healthcare industry. In addition, they expect cancer registrars to be in high demand. As the population ages, there will likely be more special purpose registries because various illnesses are detected and treated later in life.

What is the salary for Medical Office Administrators?

Though it often depends on the location and employer, Medical Office Administrators earn an average salary of about $41,000 as of May 2022.

Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program. (accessed on 1/5/2023)

How do I become a Medical Office Administrator?

Typically, Medical Office Administrators need to obtain a postsecondary certificate to enter the profession, though some might need an associate’s degree. The BLS has stated that both certificate and associate degree programs usually include courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication, health data requirements and standards, classification and coding systems, healthcare reimbursement methods, healthcare statistics, and computer systems.

How long is the Medical Office Administration program?

In as little as 9 months, students at Unitek can complete the Medical Office Administration program with the help of expanded online training. Diploma programs in this field can usually be completed within a year’s time.

How much is the Medical Office Administration program?

Student fees for Medical Office Administration training can vary depending on your individual situation. There are a number of financial aid options available to students. For more information, reach out to a Unitek admissions representative.

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MOA Curriculum (25 Credits)

Our Medical Office Administration program can prepare you for an entry-level Medical Office Administrator career in as little as 9 months. You will learn how to perform administrative tasks in a medical office, clinic, hospital, or other healthcare setting.

Our program emphasizes administrative skills, with varied instruction in general office skills, medical data processing, medical office software, principles of medical recordkeeping, clinical office procedures, communications, and other special duties in medical office administration.

By the end of our program, you will complete 25 semester credits and a 200-hour externship at a healthcare facility. Class topics include medical office administration, business practices in the medical office, health records management, medical insurance billing, medical insurance coding, and more.

Course Totals	Credit Hours
Course Totals	25

Course	Credit Hours
MOA 110 - Fundamentals of Health Care	3
MOA 111 - Computer Fundamentals	3
MOA 112 - Medical Office Administration	3
MOA 113 - Business Practices in the Medical Office	3
MOA 114 - Health Records Management	3
MOA 115 - Medical Insurance Billing	3
MOA 116 - Medical Insurance Coding	3
MOA 117 - Medical Office Externship or MOA118 - Medical Office Capstone	4

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MOA Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition costs for the MOA program can vary depending on your situation. However, we offer several financial aid options to qualifying students. In fact, many Unitek students use some form of financial aid to help cover the cost of their education.

This is why we offer personalized counseling from a student finance advisor to help make your college experience more affordable. Please reach out to a financial aid representative for more information.

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A Career in Medical Office Administration

Medical Office Administrators (MOAs), or medical records technicians, are the unsung heroes who provide behind-the-scenes support in many healthcare settings. It’s their job to help medical offices run smoothly; they are often the first and last faces a patient will see during their visit. They work in various healthcare settings, including physician offices, hospitals, clinics, health industry providers, private healthcare facilities, and more.

Medical Office Administrators are multi-competent health professionals who play a vital role in the organization and management of data in a medical office. Medical office administrators utilize several systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement, databases, registries, and patient medical histories.

The Medical Office Administration profession can lead to a steady source of income. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the average salary of Medical Office Administrators is about $41,000. Demand for Medical Office Administrators is expected to grow by 7% by 2031.

MOA Admissions Requirements

Our admissions team is eager to help you understand all the options surrounding your education. During your enrollment period, an admissions representative will guide you through every step of the admissions process. Our goal is to help you feel confident and ready to succeed before your first semester.

1 Schedule a career-planning session and admissions interview

2 Submit proof of high school education or equivalent

3 Complete the entrance assessment test

4 Submit an admissions application and enrollment agreement

5 Complete FAFSA & financial aid interview

6 Submit proof of vaccinations

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