Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health Information Technology – Medical Administrative Assisting
Course descriptionWithout the efforts of the many Medical Administration workers, the healthcare industry would not work efficiently. Required paperwork, data analysis, cost control and governmental regulations create thousands of jobs each year that must be filled. Some administrative positions allow crossover with patient care and medical office work while others don't.
Medical care has been a highly sought-after service since the beginning of human civilization. Through the years, medicine has evolved causing medical care to grow more sophisticated and effective. Today, the healthcare industry is the largest employment sector in the country with more than 12.9 million jobs in the health services category.