About
The Medical Office Certificate program concentrates primarily on the MAA and OFC core courses and prepares students to work as a medical administrative assistant for doctors or dentists, in hospitals, health agencies, or related fields. The duties of a medical administrative assistant include patient intake of demographic information, scheduling appointments, answering telephone inquiries, verifying insurance eligibility, handling payments, working in the patient EMR and more. Students develop skills in medical software, medical terminology, speech and text editing, medical insurance forms preparation, medical office procedures, and master employment readiness skills.
Organization
Bristol Community College - Online
Bristol Community College, Bristol Online, is an online campus serving Fall River, Massachusetts. It trains students in administrative support, nursing, cybersecurity, emergency medical services, paralegal studies, and phlebotomy. The campus offers courses, certificates, and degrees through fully online and hybrid formats, allowing students to complete coursework on a flexible schedule. Bristol Online classes are taught by instructors who also teach on campus, and students receive access to the college’s support services. Online learners can use tutoring at any time, along with local instructors and local support. The online program portfolio includes Administrative Assistant, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Cybersecurity, Emergency Medical Technician, Paralegal Studies, and Phlebotomy Certificate.