Medical Office Technology

Business & Office Technology Medical Office Technology Program
The Medical Office Technology Program on the Jackson Academic/Technical Center Campus of Hinds Community College is a technical program designed to prepare students to work in office positions in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies, and other health-related organizations.

Requirements for Admission
Potential program majors:
• Must meet all general admissions requirements (Refer to Admissions Procedures and Requirements, Hinds Community College catalog)
• Students must provide a COMPASS score or an ACT score. COMPASS (by ACT), Residual ACT assessment, and/or national ACT assessment are the placement tests used to place Hinds students in appropriate courses. One or both of these tests must be taken prior to registering for classes. Placement test results assist the institution in advising, placing, and admitting students in appropriate course levels that match their skills and help students succeed.

Major Courses Taught
• Medical Terminology I and II
• Records Management
• Business Accounting
• Computerized Accounting
• Medical Office Concepts
• Medical Information Management
• CPT Coding/ICD Coding
• Medical Machine Transcription

Occupational Skills Training
• Comprehensive coverage and integration of basic business skills
• Develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills for today's business world
• Establish a foundation in medical terminology
• Develop skills using accounting, transcription, coding, and computer software applications
• Apply guidelines of medical office appointment scheduling

Requirements for Graduation
The Associate of Applied Science Degree is awarded upon successful completion of 72 semester credit hours of course work and the Career Planning and Assessment System Exam (MS-CPAS).

Employment Opportunities
Appointment Secretary, Medical Records Clerk, Receptionist, Unit Secretary, Medical Transcriber

Last Updated: 1/16/08