Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program No: 10-106-4
Degree Completion Time: 4 Terms
2011-2012
Program Curriculum and Course Offerings
Recommended Sequence of Courses
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About the Career
Physicians and other healthcare professionals regularly dictate notes about patients' medical care. A medical administrative specialist/ transcriptionist listens to the dictation and transcribes it quickly and accurately into a report so it is ready to print for future reference. The first year of the program is approved by the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI) which indicates that it follows the AHDI recommended model curriculum.
The medical administrative specialist processes health insurance claim forms using ICD and CPT codes and conducts patient billing procedures, plans meetings and events along with travel and guest arrangements, and assists physicians with reports and speeches. The medical administrative specialist may also arrange for patients to be hospitalized and order supplies. A career as a medical administrative specialist/transcriptionist is an excellent choice if you are detail-oriented, disciplined, organized, and looking for opportunities to work with office technology in a healthcare setting.
Career Outlook
Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist is one of the fastest growing occupations in Wisconsin. Demand for qualified personnel is expected to be strong well into the next decade in conjunction with the continuing growth in the health care industry. Career opportunities are best for those with formal training in the use of computerized office equipment and software as well as excellent interpersonal communications skills.
Potential Annual Starting Salary
$24,584
Salary Information Source: LTC Research Department
Potential Positions
Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionists are employed by:
- Clinics
- Home Health Care Agencies
- Hospitals
- Insurance Companies
- Medical Product Manufacturers
- Medical Publishers
- Medical Schools
- Rehabilitation Facilities
- Transcription Companies
- Home-Based Offices
Approximate Costs
- $111.85 per credit (resident)
- $167.80 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online class fee is $10 per credit
- Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)
FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
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Brochure.
What's the starting monthly salary for an
LTC Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist program grad?
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Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid
receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars
are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our
financial aid page.
How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue,
Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the
application. Or you can apply online.
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•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109
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