Business Information Systems/Medical Office Specialist BUMS.S.CRT

One-year Technical Certificate - 32 Credit Hours

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Business Information Systems
Effective as of Fall 2020

What is the program about?

In this one-year certificate, students will work with various software applications, learn medical terminology, and take medical office and customer service courses that prepare them to work in a medical office environment.

Program Outcomes

• Use specialized terminology effectively.
• Assess business problems using analytical and critical thought processes to identify the best technology solution.
• Identify appropriate customer service skills in a variety of settings such as face-to-face, telephone and online.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities include medical office receptionists, secretaries, billing/insurance clerks, and medical office administrators in physician's offices, urgent care centers, managed care organizations, laboratories, nursing homes and hospitals.