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 Missouri colleges that offer medical executive assistant courses.

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North Central Missouri College (NCMC)

2080 Three Rivers Blvd, Poplar Bluff, MO

About
North Central Missouri College, located in Trenton, Missouri, was founded in 1925 to provide residents of its service area educational and career opportunities. The school is a public two year institution dedicated to excellence and quality, assisting students in achieving their goals. The school maintains partnerships with businesses in the community to facilitate employment opportunities as well as agreements with public institutions in Missouri to assist in ease of transfer for academic oriented students.

Academics
North Central Missouri College offers a number of programs that result in a certificate or degree and allow for the fulfillment of educational or career goals. Student in wishing to transfer to a four year college or university will complete the first two years of their education at NCMC, followed by applying for transfer to complete one's bachelor's degree. Career programs take between one and two years to complete and provide the education and training for an individual to operate as a professional in their field of study. Employment may be pursued after completion of the program.

Programs of study include:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Registered Nurse
• Physical Therapist Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid
NCMC is an open enrollment institution allowing any students to that meet the criterion for admission to enroll upon submission of a completed application. Students must supply all transcripts and required documentation and are encouraged to participate in orientation as well as meet with a counselor prior to registration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for aid programs. Additional assistance may be obtained through the school's financial aid office.

Students Enrolled in the Medical Executive Assistant Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NCMC offers an associate's degree program in medical executive assistant.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and 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).