Eight out of twenty occupations projected to grow the fastest are in health care.* Most of those jobs are in office and administrative support which help to run an efficient, profitable office. If you are looking for a career in health care, becoming a medical office specialist can offer the potential for a bright future. If you have a desire to work in a medical office, Kaplan Career Institute can provide the education and training you need to enter this field.
Program Objectives
The objective of the Medical Office Specialist Diploma program is to provide the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for entry-level positions in the medical field. You will receive a solid and basic foundation of information and skills in medical-dental front office operations with emphasis in billing, coding, insurance, transcription, and office management. Prior to graduation, you are required to complete an externship that will give you an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in applying administrative and clinical procedures learned in the classroom.
Career Opportunities
With your medical office specialist diploma from Kaplan Career Institute, you can search for an entry-level position in a private physician's office, dental office, clinic, hospital clerical department, insurance company, or other medical facility.
*U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Career Guide to Industries, 2006-2007 Edition.