Administrative Office Program:
Career Facts -
Medical Office Administrator
Office related careers:
Office Administrator
Legal Office
Administrator
Medical Office
Administrator
Medical Transcriptionist
Office Manager
What is a Medical Office Administrator?
Medical office administrators may prepare correspondence, take
patient case histories, arrange for hospitalization, order supplies, prepare
bills, record appointments and prepare medical charts. They may assist
physicians or scientists with reports, speeches, articles and conference
proceedings. This occupation is projected to grow nearly 68 percent in the next
15 years. The related field of medical records technician is also among the
fastest growing at 54 percent.
Where are they employed?
Medical office administrators may work in hospitals, HMOs,
private practices, insurance companies, public health departments and other
health care settings.
What degree is available?
An associate in business degree program is offered in Medical
Office Administration.
What is the salary range?
Locally, the starting salary range for these jobs is $36,682 to
$49,275 per year. Nationally, medical office administrators with some experience
can expect annual earnings starting at $33,500 and increasing to as much as
$45,000+ annually.
