Administrative Health Care Management (Associate's)

Program Highlights               
SJVC’s Administrative Health Care Management program provides in-depth training for the front office position of a busy medical practice or facility. Hands-on experience and classroom instruction include the study of office management, patient record-keeping, bookkeeping and accounting, and professional communication.        
             
Career Opportunities                
Recent legislation regarding patient files privacy and medical insurance coding and billing has made it necessary for physicians and medical facilities to rely upon and have complete confidence in the abilities of those who manage their practices. This has propelled health care management to an elite, in-demand and well-paying position, where signing bonuses are not uncommon.        
        
Well-trained health care management professionals are in demand by busy medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, billing offices, insurance companies and medical supply distributors. You can expect to qualify for roles such as:        
        
Front Office Medical Assistant        
Customer Service Representative        
Billing or Insurance Clerk        
Medical Coder        
Medical Secretary        
        
        
Programmatic Accreditation        
Depending on campus and program, graduates earn an Associate of Science degree or Certificate, are student members of the Academy of Professional Coders and are eligible for certification as a Medical Records Coder after one year of practice in the field.        
        
Certifications Earned                
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible for membership in several nationally recognized professional organizations. These professional associations offer a variety of national certification and credentialing examinations such as (CMAS); Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Professional Coder (CPC; and Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).