Medical Office Technology
Offered at: Boulder County
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts job growth and high demand in Medical Office Technology-related fields, which includes:
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Billing Specialist
- Medical Transcriptionist
An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Medical Office Technology will help you qualify for one of these jobs.
High job growth in medical office technology.
Specifically, there will be a 34 percent increase in openings every year for medical assistants; a 20 percent increase for medical administrative assistants; an increase of almost 20 percent for billing specialists, and as much as a 13 percent increase in openings for medical transcriptionists. See gainful employment information.
In Colorado itself, the Department of Labor and Employments forecasts 360 job openings per year for medical assistants, 225 per year for medical administrative assistants, 82 per year for billing specialists, and 45 per year for medical transcriptionists.
Classes where you need them.
You can earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Medical Office Technology from classroom courses at the Boulder County Campus. General-education classes and some courses required for your degree can be taken online or at any FRCC campus. See requirements for a degree in Medical Office Technology.
Be a medical assistant, billing assistant or transcriptionist.
- Do you like to help people? Medical assistants and clinical office assistants assist people with some of their health-care needs.
- Do you like to work with a team? Medical assistants, clinical office assistants, and health care office assistants are an important part of a health-care team.
- Are you an organized person? A medical administrative assistant helps keep a medical office running smoothly.
- Do you like numbers? Focus on billing specialist.
- Do you like working independently? Become a medical transcriptionist.
Choose the area of Medical Office Technology that meets your career goals.
With an A.A.S. degree in Medical Office Technology, you will be prepared for a career in the clinical and administrative functions of the health-care system. You can choose the area of concentration that you are interested in:
Certified Medical Assistant is nationally accredited.
Accreditation is a sign of quality. It opens more doors to opportunity. Certified Medical Assisting is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE). CAAHEP, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350.
Get started faster with a Medical Office Technology certificate.
These certificates can be finished in two or three semesters. See required courses for:
Annual Salaries
| |
Entry |
Average |
Experienced |
| Medical Assistant |
$23,000 |
$31,700 |
$43,700 |
| Medical Administrative Assistant |
$22,500 |
$31,800 |
$45,200 |
| Medical Billing Specialist |
$24,800 |
$34,400 |
$47,500 |
| Medical Transcriptionist |
$20,400 |
$34,600 |
$47,100 |
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (2010)
Background Check
All Medical Office Technology students must complete an online background check at American DataBank. See the list of criminal offenses appearing on a criminal background check that will disqualify an applicant for admission to the Medical Office Technology program.
Medical Assistant Program Requirements
If you choose the Medical Assistant concentration or certificate or the Clinical Office Assistant certificate you will need:
- A health summary with documented immunization records.
- Current CPR/First Aid course; complete the American Heart Health Care Provider course and receive a 2-year recommended renewal date.