Healthcare Administrative Specialist
The Healthcare Administrative Specialist 60-credit associate degree prepares graduates for a leadership position in a variety of healthcare environments. Graduates obtain the knowledge and technical skills needed for healthcare office management. The degree includes a strong foundation in professional skills with college-level coursework in technical writing, ethics, intercultural communication, and psychology. Emphasis areas offered in management and medical coding.
The Healthcare Administrative Specialist 45-credit diploma prepares students to be highly trained office specialists who are accountable for the coordination of the day-to-day medical office roles of patient appointment scheduling, telephone communications, medical record maintenance, healthcare data analysis, and patient billing processes. Successful healthcare administrative assistants have exceptional communication skills and display a high degree of professionalism in their work.
Out-of-State Students:
Students from outside Minnesota who are interested in taking this program online should verify that the program is recognized in their home state.
Minnesota's Global Military Learning Network: Military Bridge Available!
Military bridge programs through Minnesota's Global Military Learning Network (MN-GMLN) provide opportunities for U.S. military service members who have trained in specific occupations to use their training as college credit toward specific degrees, maximizing credit transfer and saving time and money toward a civilian degree.