Diploma
Due to the growth and aging of our population and constant technological advances in medicine, the demand for quality health care is increasing rapidly. First-rate medical office specialists are also in demand because they are the key to running an efficient medical office.
Kaplan College is proud to offer a Medical Office Specialist Diploma program that is designed to give you real-world knowledge. We are market-driven, offering our specific curriculum because it will best serve local employment needs. When you earn your diploma from Kaplan College, you not only learn how to become a medical office specialist, you learn skills that you can apply to your everyday life.
The duties of a medical office specialist focus on keeping the medical office running smoothly. At Kaplan College, you will receive instruction in basic human anatomy; medical terminology; medical insurance; medical records, billing, and collections; appointment scheduling; medical ethics; and public relations. The courses at Kaplan College can prepare you to perform a broad range of daily activities such as:
- Processing medical records
- Using industry-related computer equipment
- Providing and entering valuable data
- Determining insurance benefits, processing claims, and obtaining
- settlements
- Billing and scheduling patients
- Preparing medical charts, reports, and correspondence
- Bookkeeping for payroll, withholding, and accounts payable/receivable
Kaplan College's goal is to help you obtain a fulfilling career with a bright future. A medical office specialist is an integral part of the medical team. As a medical office specialist graduate from Kaplan College, you can have the ability to make a difference in people's lives. In turn, you'll gain the personal satisfaction of helping others.