Students entering this field of study have three separate options to choose from to allow maximum utilization of this degree.

CLINICAL ASSISTANT/HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR OPTION This ASB degree program is designed for students to develop advanced-level office, communications, and microcomputer skills and to develop an understanding of the medical terminology and office procedures involved in working in a medical office, center, or hospital. The Health Unit Coordinator Option offers students the opportunity to develop examining room procedures and clinical laboratory skills. Graduates meet the job-skill requirements for the position of Unit Coordinator, Unit Secretary, Ward Clerk, Floor Administrator, Clinical Assistant, Medical Secretary, or other medical office positions that require advanced-level office skills.

HEALTH INSURANCE/BILLING SPECIALIST OPTION This ASB degree program is designed for students to develop advanced-level office, communications, and microcomputer skills and to develop an understanding of the medical terminology and office procedures involved in working in a medical office, center, or hospital. The Health Insurance/Billing Specialist Option offers students the opportunity to develop principles of accounting skills and a more in-depth understanding of medical recordkeeping, billing/coding, and insurance forms preparation. In addition to meeting the job-skill requirements for the position of Medical Records Clerk, Medical Billing Clerk, Medical Office Secretary and other medical office positions that require advanced-level office skills, graduates may also meet the job skill requirements for the various job-title positions that require advanced medical recordkeeping, billing/coding, and insurance forms preparation.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST OPTION This ASB degree program is designed for students to develop advanced-level office, communications, and microcomputer skills and to develop an understanding of the medical terminology and office procedures involved in working in a medical office, center, or hospital. The Medical Transcriptionist Option offers students the opportunity to develop advanced-level medical transcription skills. Graduates meet the job skill requirements for the position of Medical Transcriptionist and other medical office positions that require advanced-level office skills.