Learn medical terminology, electronic health records, and communication techniques to be confident with your work in a medical office.
Start a career or change careers – become a medical office specialist
Be involved in both the clinical and administrative side of offices. Perform patient intake, organize records, and verify patient information using web tools and application software.
Multitasking is necessary, as you will assist with:
- Preparation of business documents
- Maintaining electronic health records
- Applying medical coding to billing statements
- Project management
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are important. Knowing medical terminology and legal and ethical issues helps you understand how to manage creating reports and statements for patients. You will also sit for the Certified Electronics Health Records (CEHRS) exam.
One-on-one conversations with professors
Small class sizes – no lecture halls – mean you get specialized attention from your professors. Ask questions and dive deep into the applications used in medical practices.
Receive expert advice from the Business Office Technology Advisory Committee. These local professionals provide insight on emerging trends and opportunities in the field ensuring you get the education and experience you need.
Continue your education at JCCC with an associate degree. Follow the two-year program and earn the Administrative Assistant AAS, increasing your marketability to employers.
Find your future as a Medical Office Specialist
Gain specialized experience to work as part of a medical team in:
- Hospitals
- Doctor's offices
- Health insurance offices
- Medical specialty offices
- Insurance companies
- Pharmaceutical companies
Need help with homework? No problem!
The JCCC Academic Resource Center offers free tutoring in almost any subject. And our small medical office assistant classes — most classes have fewer than 25 students — means you’ll get one-on-one attention and feedback from your professors.
Contact info
Cherie Leiker, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 4265
Location: GEB 366
Email: cleiker6@jccc.edu
Accreditation data
JCCC’s Business Office Technology certificate and degree offerings are aligned with the International Association of Administrative Professionals’ (IAAP) Body of Knowledge for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exam.
