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Medical Office Specialist
Spokane Community College

Medical Office Specialist

Spokane Community College ETPL
This program prepares individuals for employment in medical offices. Spokane is a major regional center for medical care offering many opportunities for employment. Positions are available in medical clinics, medical insurance companies private physician’s offices, and many other healthcare settings. Students completing the Medical Office Specialist degree also earn the Medical Clerical Certificate and the Medical Reception Certificate, which are embedded in the degree. Completion of two courses (MSEC 120 and MSEC 121) within the Medical Office Specialist degree allow students to earn and apply for the Peace Studies Certificate at SCC.
Visit the program website Academic Counseling Counseling (509) 533-7264 counseling@scc.spokane.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$9,813.00

Total required fees

$681.00

Books and supplies

$1,951.00

Locations

Spokane, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

2 Years

Length of training

Associate

Award type

90.5

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

AAS

Prerequisites

None

Other prerequisites

Suggested keyboarding skills of 40 wpm with six or fewer errors at the completion of BT 106 course. Students must complete all classes with a 2.5 grade or higher. It is highly suggested that students complete classes in the order they are listed on the typical student schedule or speak with a Medical Office instructor before taking courses out of order.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Completion rate

67%

Employment rate

67%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$19.31

Typical (median) annual earnings

$37,604.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Healthcare and Social Services

45%

Administrative Support

24%

Accommodation and Food Services

14%

Retail Trade

10%

Other Industries

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
43
Completion rate
67%
Average number of students who completed each year
14
Gender
Male
2%
Female
98%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
3%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
76%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
5%
20 to 29
28%
30 to 39
28%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
17%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
5%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
76%
Some college experience, but no degree
19%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%