Medical Administrative Assistant
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Become a Medical Administrative Assistant


Are you methodical, friendly and detail-oriented? Put your knack for organization and your welcoming personality to use in the medical field – become a medical administrative assistant.  As a key team member in allied health care settings, you will help schedule patient appointments, organize medical records, monitor supplies, process insurance claims and be the go-to person for office management.

At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business (GU/MSB) – Elk River, you can earn an associate degree or diploma in medical administrative assistant. Contact us today to learn more: 877-655-7676.

Practical medical administrative assistant training

In the medical administrative assistant programs at GU/MSB, students learn office management skills and specialized medical skills that make them dependable team players in health care settings.  Topics covered include the following:

  • Medical Office Procedures
  • Medical Transcription
  • Health Care Law and Ethics
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Business Writing
  • Business Communications
  • MS Office Professional
  • Keyboarding
  • Computer Information Systems

 Earn an associate degree or diploma

Our school offers two programs that prepare students for medical administrative assistant positions:

Associate in Applied Science in Medical Administrative Assistant.  This two-year program gives students training in office management, business communication, medical terminology and computer information systems.  Students also take general education courses, allowing them to refine their ability to effectively communicate with others and apply critical thinking skills to a variety of situations.

Medical Administrative Assistant Diploma.  This program can be completed in just one year – an excellent option for those who wish to enter the workforce quickly.  Students in this program focus on learning fundamental business skills and medical knowledge necessary for success in the workplace.

Explore the job opportunities

Medical admins are essential team members in a variety of allied health environments.  Graduates of our medical administrative assistant programs are prepared for the following positions:

  • Health Information Clerk
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Ward Secretary
  • Medical Bookkeeper
  • Medical Office Manager
  • Patient Relations Representative

Which is the right program for you?

If you are interested in being a secretary, office manager or administrative assistant in a medical setting, but unsure which college program is best suited to your interests and goals, contact our admissions representatives today.  They can help select a program and answer any questions you have about admissions, financial aid, scholarship opportunities or start dates. Call 877-655-7676 today.