ADVANCE YOUR

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL

CAREER

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25 Weeks

PROGRAM LENGTH

$5,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment plan available to you.

What Does A Healthcare Administration Professional Do?

Healthcare Administration Professionals do a wide variety of administrative tasks in support of the medical office they work in. Their jobs can be both behind-the-scenes and patient-facing.

Some of their patient-facing duties may include answering questions, discussing patient scheduling or insurance information, and helping the patient with billing.

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Where Does A Healthcare Administration Professional Work?

Healthcare Administration Professionals work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, urgent care centers, geriatric, maternity and pediatric offices as well as outpatient units. The daily role of an administration professional will include data processing, billing and coding as well as frequent communication with patients and insurance companies.

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Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administration Assistant & Integrated Electronic Health Records

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS

Outcomes

Healthcare Administrative Professionals have a number of different outcomes, but one thing is for sure: the job market for medical health services managers (under which healthcare administrators fall) is growing at an extraordinary rate.

By 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the position is projected to grow by 28%, which is much faster than average. The median pay for this position is $101,340 per year but that is highly dependent on education, work experience and location.

Skills Learned

Students in the Healthcare Administration Professionals program will complete a full scope of curriculum over 25 weeks in order to master the expertise needed to successfully launch their healthcare administration career. Some of the skills gained include:

  • Understanding regulatory laws and compliance
  • Appropriate electronic record monitoring and auditing
  • Understanding of insurance plans and practices
  • Recognizing and using appropriate billing codes
  • Performing front-office procedures and organization

COURSES - 25 WEEKS

Professionalism in Allied Health
Medical Office Procedures and Administration
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Electronic Health Records
Microsoft Office Basics
Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL JOB POSSIBILITIES

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Healthcare and Medical
Insurance Specialist

$32,000 – $66,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

Insurance Billing
Specialist

$28,000 – $48,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

Physician
Biller

$30,000 – $90,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to sit for one of several exams, including Medical Coder and Biller Certification (MCBC), Certified Medical Administration Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS). Earning these national certifications demonstrates to future employers that you have mastered the skills and knowledge necessary to work successfully as a Healthcare Administration Professional.

ISSUING AUTHORITY

MCBC

Medical Coder and Biller Certification

This certification proves that you are qualified to begin a career in medical coding and billing.

CMAA

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.

CEHRS

Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist

This certification ensures that you understand how to properly handle patient health records. 

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT OPTIONS

In addition to the following payment options, we offer special corporate volume pricing. Visit the Corporate page for details.

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

Pay for your training with an education loan through  Meritize.

Complete the course registration process to reserve your seat using one of these options.

 

Many employers have education programs or will pay for continued education! Select “Corporate Invoice” if you need an invoice to process payment through company training tuition assistance/reimbursement plans. 

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?​

Many employers offer education assistance programs. Download the brochures to show your employer the benefit of upskilling their employees.

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$6,000 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

April is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options, and succeed! Get in touch with her to learn more about the program, Professional Workforce Development, and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

You will complete the courses in this program over 25 weeks, making students job-ready in six months. The program is flexible, allowing assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.

Ideal candidates for this online program are highly organized individuals who have excellent critical thinking skills, are able to effectively multitask and are both independent and flexible.

Someone in a Healthcare Administration Professional role can expect to spend a good deal of their day processing billing and insurance paperwork, along with data entry, medical record review and addressing patient questions.

Healthcare Administration Professionals can use their training and expertise as a stepping stone to other opportunities, including Health Care Manager, Healthcare and Medical Insurance Specialist and Physician Biller.

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