So, you’re organized and looking to offer healthcare employers a valuable skillset for use in their front office. Read on. You can get the medical office training you need to do exactly that, at Ultimate Medical Academy.
As a UMA medical office and billing specialist student online, you’ll learn how the insurance billing process works, how to assign diagnostic medical codes, perform basic medical office duties and more. Employers are looking for the type of training UMA provides, and the job opportunities in this field continue to grow. If that sounds good to you, we should talk!
Earning an associate degree from UMA may impact your future by making you stand out to employers and providing you with a strong educational platform to pursue a new career. Let us help you gain the job skills needed to work in healthcare so you are prepared to seek some of the 2.4 million new jobs that are projected through 2026.1
Our programs include 24/7 tech support that helps you become comfortable with computers and in the online classroom. Receive guidance from your instructors and learn what it takes to pursue a career in the fast growing healthcare industry.1 Outside the classroom, our career services team gets you interview ready so you can pursue your new career.
According to independent research published by Georgetown University, associate degree holders on average earn $400,000 more over their lifetimes compared to the earnings for someone with just a high school diploma.2 An associate degree can open doors to lifelong learning and set the groundwork for future promotions. Let UMA help you change your future.
Classes at UMA help prepare you to take the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. If you meet eligibility requirements and pass this exam, you’ll get your certification which can help you stand out as an applicant. This certification is considered an addition to the career training you receive at UMA and is not required to graduate. Ultimate Medical Academy has a team in place, ready to help you focus on exam-relevant material and tutor you in areas where you might want need extra help.
Graduates with a diploma or degree can pursue entry-level positions as a biller, billing and filing specialist, customer service representative, front office staff, office assistant, patient services coordinator and more. Working environments include physician’s offices, hospitals, insurance call centers and outpatient clinics to name a few. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities in the career field for Medical Office and Billing Specialists are expected to grow 22 percent from 2016 to 2026.3
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How long is the degree program? 18 months (may vary according to individual student).
| Typical Required Courses: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 2.5 Credits |
| Introduction to Healthcare Communication | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Medical Billing | 4 Credits |
| Medical Terminology | 4 Credits |
| Medical Law, Ethics, and Records Management | 4 Credits |
| Diagnostic Coding for MAA/MOBS | 4 Credits |
| Procedural Coding for MAA/MOBS | 4 Credits |
| Healthcare Reimbursement and Claim Cycle | 2.5 Credits |
| Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I | 4 Credits |
| Diversity in Healthcare Settings | 3 Credits |
| Student Success | 1 Credit |
| Career Success | 2 Credits |
| Computer Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| Interpersonal Professional Communications | 3 Credits |
| Patient Relations | 3 Credits |
| Total | 47 Credits |
| Typical General Education Courses: | |
| English Composition | 3 Credits |
| Critical Thinking and Problem Solving | 3 Credits |
| College Math | 3 Credits |
| General Biology | 3 Credits |
| Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Total | 15 Credits |
| Program Total | 62 Credits |
How long is the diploma program? 11 months (may vary according to individual student)
Please see the UMA Catalog for required courses in your state.| Typical Required Courses: | |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Computers | 2.5 Credits |
| Introduction to Healthcare Communication | 3 Credits |
| Introduction to Medical Billing | 4 Credits |
| Medical Terminology | 4 Credits |
| Medical Law, Ethics, and Records Management | 4 Credits |
| Diagnostic Coding for MAA/MOBS | 4 Credits |
| Procedural Coding for MAA/MOBS | 4 Credits |
| Healthcare Reimbursement and Claim Cycle | 2.5 Credits |
| Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology I | 4 Credits |
| Diversity in Healthcare Settings | 3 Credits |
| Student Success | 1 Credit |
| Career Success | 2 Credits |
| Total | 38 Credits |
I decided to enroll with Ultimate Medical Academy because I continue to feel stuck at the workplace I am currently employed at. I want to have a career doing something I enjoy doing, helping others, dealing with the public, and making a nice salary w...
- Tracey T.
Medical Office and Billing Specialist
For additional information on this program’s student graduation, placement, charges, median loan debt and possible occupational outcomes, see: Diploma – Medical Office and Billing Specialist.
Gainful employment information can be found at ultimatemedical.edu/student-information/#ge and includes information on tuition, loan debt, completion, placement and occupations.
1http://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/projections-occupation.htm 2Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, The College Payoff, 2014,https://cew.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/collegepayoff-summary.pdf 3http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Office-and-Administrative-Support/Secretaries-and-administrative-assistants.htm#tab-6
