Medical Office Administrative Assistant
Certificate
You can start in the healthcare field in as little as nine months. If you have a keen eye for detail, great keyboarding skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is for you. The Medical Office Administrative Assistant role provides you entry into one of the fastest-growing industries in our area.
700
Scholarships available – and one might have your name on it
Our training allows students to practice in-demand, healthcare office tasks. This gives them an edge with local healthcare employers.
Admissions Office
Practice job skills such as creating patient accounts, processing billing and insurance, and scheduling appointments.
Practicums (in-office experience) typically take place at OSF ambulatory care facilities.
Work in the front office administrative area of a medical facility such as a medical doctor, hospital, eye doctor, chiropractor, dentist, orthodontist, or veterinarian clinic. Continue on to complete the Medical Assistant Program.
COMPLETION TIME
12 Months
if Full Time
2 Semesters18 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Advisors help with an academic plan that works for you.
ESTIMATED COST
$2,880
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2024-25
What financial assistance can I receive?
Find the plan right for you by connecting with our Financial Aid office.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
10 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
Meet Our Students and Alumni
In just two semesters a student can obtain a rewarding career in the front office of a medical facility. It’s a great career for people with good organizational skills.
Cydney Bretsch, Program Director, Medical Assistant & Medical Office Administrative Assistant Programs
How Do I Get Into the Medical Office Administrative Assistant Program?
If you’re great at organizing, love working with people, and have solid typing and keyboarding skills, this highly in-demand career might be right for you. Talk to one of our Admissions representatives to learn how you can get started.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Submit health science application.
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just 1 application for over 700 scholarships.
- Need help? Student success advisors are happy to assist.
- You should be able to keyboard 40 words per minute with a 92% accuracy.
What Can I Expect as a Medical Office Administrative Assistant Student?
- Learn the basic skills to work in a medical administrative office.
- Actual work experience in a local healthcare office environment.
- A chance to apply to work at the healthcare partner office where you trained.
- The career offers a lot of personal interaction and is a good fit for people with great interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
Additional Opportunities
Innovative Bridge to Health Careers
The Innovative Bridge to Health Careers Program is an 8-week program that will engage participants in training designed to introduce and academically prepare them for entry into the various health science career paths.
How Am I Going to Manage This?
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What if I am working while going to school?
We have you covered. Many of our students are working adults who balance life and school. We have great resources on campus to help keep you going!
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What are my options for funding my education?
Do this first: fill out and file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Even if you don’t want federal aid, this document is used by many scholarship and grant programs to evaluate aid packages.
Look for scholarships and grants first because usually they don’t have to be paid back. The ICC Foundation sponsors some scholarships, and grants may be available from Illinois or federal programs. Other organizations also offer scholarships, and we can help you research those opportunities.
Federally guaranteed student loans can be a smart way to fund college. Think about your transfer plans and what your career looks like. Some sources recommend that you cap your borrowing at the level of what you (realistically!) can expect to earn at your first job after college. So, research careers and pay, too.
Of course, savings, jobs, and work-study are key parts of your budget. Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Find the tools to make a complete plan for paying for school.