Medical Executive Assistant Courses

Both a Medical Executive Assistant & an Administrative Medical Secretary are professionals in the healthcare arena that provide a variety of administrative support functions to people and groups in their purview. A Medical Executive Assistant provides clerical and administrative support across several health care channels and may be highly specialized or generalists depending on the employment situation and geographic location. Get more details below including other Michigan colleges that offer medical executive assistant courses.

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Kirtland Community College

450 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI

Kirtland Community College, located in Roscommon, Michigan, is a public, two year institution founded in 1966. The school has the largest geographic service area among two year institutions in the state, covering part or all of nine counties with a population of 65,000 in those areas. The school also offers online courses and programs, though some programs are unavailable as they require a physical presence for training. The school is fully accredited and maintains a high standard for education, ensuring student needs are met.

Academics

Kirtland Community College offers a variety programs that allow students to pursue career training or academic transfer. Career training programs prepare individuals for a long term career in a high demand field or industry through education and skill development. These programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion. Academic transfer programs aim to assist students in receiving a four year education by first allowing them to complete the first two years at KCC. Upon completion, students will apply to their desired school or schools in order to complete the final two years and earn their bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Graphic Design
• Practical Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Kirtland Community College may do so through the completion and submission of the application for admission and the payment of associated fees. Students are also asked to provide transcripts and test scores if available, and should be prepared to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor prior to one's first semester is also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which should be submitted yearly in a timely manner.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical Assistants

Description

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 23.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Battle Creek, MI
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $30910

Medical Secretaries

Description

Perform secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical secretaries employment is expected to grow at a rate of 20.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Battle Creek, MI
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $31950

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).