Medical Office Assistant Degree

The medical office assistant program at Lakes Region Community College is an area of study blending the medical demands and administrative support. Combining front-end administrative duties and medical billing are common job duties among professional medical office assistants. Get more details below including other New Hampshire colleges that offer medical office assistant degrees.

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Lakes Region Community College

1 College Place, Claremont, NH

About
Lakes Region Community College, located in Laconia, New Hampshire, was founded in 1967. The school expanded in 1980, adding additional buildings and programs for its students. The schools continued growth has resulted in long term plans to address increased enrollment and the addition of new programs that reflect the needs of the community. The school maintains a low student to teacher ratio as part of its mission to provide quality education for its students and residents of the Lakes Region.

Academics
Lakes Region Community College offers programs that prepare students for academic transfer or career training for entry into the workforce. Students interested in academic transfer will complete the first two years of a four year education at LRCC, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution in order to complete a bachelor's degree. Transfer requirements vary by school and students should meet with an academic adviser in order to develop a curriculum that best meets the criterion of the school or schools. Career training programs provide a blend of theoretical and practical education in order to provide students with the skills and abilities necessary to become a professional in one's area of study. Programs take between one and two years to complete and allow for obtaining work in the entry level position upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Graphic Design
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Lakes Region Community College is a public, two year, open enrollment institution that allows any individual to enroll through the submission of an application and the payment of tuition. Students should supply transcripts and tests scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are encouraged.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is used by the school to determine need, aid program eligibility and the final awards package. Students must maintain a strong academic performance and reapply for aid prior to each academic year.

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

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

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