Program description
The Office Technology Program will prepare you to work in a variety of positions such as:
- Administrative Assistant
- Human Resources Assistant
- Office & Administrative Support
- Receptionist
- Records & Information Clerk
The Medical Office Technology Program will prepare you to work in the following health-related positions:
- Chiropractic
- Foundations
- Industrial and research medical facilities
- Insurance
- Nursing homes
Classes are offered on campus during the day and evening, as well as online or with reduced on-campus time. The program offers you classes:
- In general office or medical support
- To update your computer technology skills
- To advance your career
- For personal enrichment
And the best part? With the wide array of course offerings, you can attend college without interrupting your personal life, responsibilities, and/or work schedule!
Program points of pride
- Kopp Technology Center with state-of-the-art software and hardware
- Paperless assignment submission
- Industry-based curriculum
- Industry-trained faculty members
Occupational trends
From the Occupational Handbook 2006-07, “numerous job openings will result from the need to replace workers who leave this very large occupation each year. Opportunities should be best for applicants with extensive knowledge of software applications.
Administrative assistants are responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical duties necessary to run an organization efficiently. They serve as information and communication managers for an office; plan and schedule meetings and appointments; organize and maintain paper and electronic files; manage projects; conduct research; and disseminate information by using the telephone, mail services, Web sites, and e-mail. They also may handle travel and guest arrangements.
Medical secretaries transcribe dictation, prepare correspondence, and assist physicians or medical scientists with reports, speeches, articles, and conference proceedings. They also record simple medical histories, arrange for patients to be hospitalized, and order supplies. Most medical secretaries need to be familiar with insurance rules, billing practices, and hospital or laboratory procedures.
Medical transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by physicians and other healthcare professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence, and other administrative material. Employment of medical transcriptionists is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014. Demand for medical transcription services will be spurred by a growing and aging population. Hospitals will continue to employ a large percentage of medical transcriptionists, but job growth there will not be as fast as in other industries. An increasing demand for standardized records should result in rapid employment growth in physicians' offices, especially in large group practices.”
Flexible learning options
Day, evening, online