Galveston College Allied Health

Medical Administration

The Medical Administration degree program is designed to prepare students to work in health-related fields, from entry level positions (coding and billing assistant, medical administrative assistant, medical records clerk, registration specialist, referral specialist) to higher level positions (office manager, business coordinator, supervisor, executive administrative assistant, coding and billing specialist, pre-certification/referral specialist, and medical records specialist).

Job opportunities for skilled and knowledgeable medical administrators continue to increase as the need for healthcare support increases at hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance and billing companies, medical coding services, urgent care clinics, and federal and state agencies. Skills needed to meet the demands of today‘s healthcare environment  include computer technology, flexibility, multicultural competence, teamwork, customer service, effective communication and presentation skills, interpersonal skills, patient confidentiality and medical coding and insurance.

 

Overview

Name Donna Swartz
Title Medical Administration Program Director
Room ATC-103
Program Area Industrial & Applied Technology Division Director
Phone 409-944-1493
Email dswartz@gc.edu
Admin Support

Lauren-Taylor (LT) Rivera

Lrivera@gc.edu

409-944-1412

  • Certificate - Medical Coding - Level One
  • Certificate - Medical Records Technician - Level Two
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Medical Administration

See the full college catalog for additional information and course descriptions.

The Medical Office Administration degree offers students the courses, skills, and knowledge to work in health-related fields, from entry level positions (receptionist, medical front office, coding and billing clerk, medical administrative assistant, transcriptionist, and medical secretary) to high level positions (office manager, medical office coordinator, supervisor, and executive administrative assistant). Job opportunities for skilled, knowledgeable medical office workers continue to increase as the need for medical clerical support increases at hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance and billing companies, medical transcription and coding services, urgent care clinics, and federal and state agencies. Skills needed to meet the demands of today‘s medical office include computer applications, diversity, teamwork, customer service, written communication and presentation skills, interpersonal skills, Internet, patient confidentiality, coding, insurance, and transcription.

  • Adapt to business/medical environment: Demonstrate the ability to identify and adjust to various management styles, cultures, and diversity in a business/medical environment.
  • Health records technology and processes: Demonstrate the comprehension of medical record documentation, medical billing and reimbursement, and concepts related to health insurance and electronic health records.
  • Written documentation: Produce clear, concise, mechanically correct written business/medical documents and presentation media.
  • Using terminology: Understand medical terminology used in allied health and related professions.

Complete the Galveston College Admissions Application and submit to the Office of Admissions. For more information on the admissions process and other admission requirements visit Admissions.

  • Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Certified Coding and Billing Specialist

  • Pre-certification/Referral Specialist

  • Medical Records Technician

  • Medical Office Manager 

Employment and wage data (Gulf Coast Workforce Development Area):

  • $37,618               (Administrative Assistant)  Entry-level
  • $39,838               (Medical Records Specialist) Mid-level
  • $105,585            (Health Services Manager) Top-level
 

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Name Sharon Pagan
Phone

 409-944-1410

Email spagan@gc.edu
Room AT-304
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