Online Medical Office and Billing Specialist Programs

Medical Office and Billing Specialist, Medical Administrative Assistant, and Medical Billing and Coding are all programs that UMA offers that prepare you to apply for medical office work.

No. Certification as a medical office assistant is generally not required. Some employers may prefer it. Certification is separate from career training and can help you stand out as a candidate for a position. For more information, see What is a Medical Office and Billing Specialist?

Medical office and billing specialist duties may include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, filing insurance claims, and answering incoming calls. Day-to-day office functions are part of a medical office and billing specialist's tasks.

Online courses at UMA are designed to include flexible study time.3 Complete your classwork in the morning, at lunch, or in the middle of the night. It's up to you. UMA is also here to help you every step of the way with online academic support, a student-friendly online library, 24/7 tech support, and more. Visit the UMA Online page to learn more.

Online courses at UMA are designed to include flexible study time.⁴Complete your classwork in the morning, at lunch, or in the middle of the night. It's up to you. UMA is also here to help you every step of the way with online academic support, a student-friendly online library, 24/7 tech support, and more. Visit the UMA Online page to learn more.

While UMA is not considered a "medical office and billing school," we offer online diploma and associate degree Medical Office and Billing Specialist programs that include student support services. Different people have different ideas of what to look for in schools that offer medical administration programs. We feel that top schools offering these programs should also provide student support every step of the way with services like one-on-one academic support and academic assistance. At UMA, we believe that providing career assistance such as interview preparation and job search help are essential services to offer our students. To learn about the comprehensive student support services offered by UMA, visit our Ultimate Student Services page.

Although completion times do vary by individual student, you could complete the Medical Office and Billing Assistant Diploma Program in 11 months or Health Sciences – Medical Office and Billing Specialist Associate of Science / Associate of Applied Science Degree Program in 18 months and be on your way to pursuing an entry-level role in the field.²

Ultimate Medical Academy is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Though UMA is not a university or college, we offer online diplomas and degrees as well as blended healthcare programs, some of which offer on-site externships/practicums and certification preparation — all intended to put you in a position to pursue a healthcare career after graduation.

It means there is no specific date by which you must enroll for your desired program. Instead, enrollment occurs continuously throughout the year, enabling you to pursue your healthcare education when you are ready. This is unlike a traditional higher education model where you apply and then wait until a certain date (that may only come once or twice a year) to learn whether you’ve been accepted. Instead, because new course sessions begin every few weeks, you can enroll when it’s right for you.