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THE CAREER
Medical Office Assistants play an important role in health care services. They perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of health practitioners running efficiently. In small practices, Medical Office Assistants usually handle all types of clerical duties. Those in large practices tend to specialize in a particular area under the supervision of department administrators. Opportunities for advancement are good into such positions as Office Manager or Supervisor.
THE PROGRAM
The Medical Office Assistant training program at Elmira Business Institute is designed to prepare you for a career in the growing health care industry. You'll master keyboarding, word processing, and microcomputer applicationsin the medical office assistant classes. Most graduatesof the medical office assistant course at EBI find employment in private medical practices, clinics, hospitals, public health departments, insurance companies and government agencies. Contact EBI College today for more information.
THE JOB OUTLOOK
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, career opportunities for Medical Office Assistants are expected to be one of the fastest for all occupations through the year 2014. The health care industry is expected to expand due to technological advances in medicine. Medical Assistants will be in high demand – especially those with formal training and certification.
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How can I find out more about this career?
| Standard Occupational Code (SOC): |
Job Titles |
Department of Labor O*NET Link |
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code |
| 43-6013.00 |
Medical Secretary, Receptionist, Unit Support Representative, Office Manager, Medical Receptionist, Patient Relations Representative (PRR), Front Office Manager, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Office Specialist, Patient Coordinator |
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3-6013.00 |
52.0404.01 |
What is the total cost of the Medical Assisting Certificate program?
| Current Tuition and Fees |
$13,460.00 |
| Books and Supplies |
$2,000.00 |
What percentage of graduates completed the program in the normal time frame
as published in the catalog?
| Graduated between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 |
15% |
| Total graduation rate reported to U.S. Dept. of Education's IPEDS |
41% |
What percentage of graduates found employment related to their field of study?
| Accrediting Council for Independant Colleges and Schools (ACICS) |
91.6% |
How much student loan debt does a typical graduate have to repay after graduation?
| Median* loan debt for students who graduated between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 (public debt [Title IV loans]). |
$7,299.00 |
(*Median debt represents the mid-point in a list of all stuents carrying debt.)
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