Medical Administrative Assisting Technology

Medical Administrative Assisting Technology

• EFFECTIVE August 5, 2011
• Revisions are to identify programs which are no longer approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for students enrolling on or after 8/5/11.

Do you want to be a key member of a medical office and have a rewarding career helping others? Then STVT’s Medical Administrative Assisting Technology (MAAT) diploma program is for you!

Our MAAT course of study is led by career professionals and designed to prepare students for a career in medical office administration. Key tasks include patient scheduling, obtaining and entering patient medical information into specialized software, handling billing and insurance claims, coding and medical records management.

Students must possess a high school diploma, GED or recognized equivalent, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from training. Non-high school graduates or students who do not possess appropriate equivalency may be admitted under ability to benefit (ATB) criteria with a minimum score of Verbal-200 and Quantitative-210 on the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The MAAT graduate will be qualified for entry-level employment at a medical office, clinic or minor emergency center. Job titles may include receptionist, insurance clerk, billing specialist or administrative assistant. Graduates are eligible to challenge the Registry Exam for Medical Insurance & Coding Specialist and Medical Office Assistant.

Contact an admissions representative today to learn how you can embark on a new career path in Medical Administration Assisting Technology.

Programs vary by location so please contact your local STVT campus for more information. Talk to an admissions representative today to learn more about starting your career as a medical administrative assistant by calling (888) 509-3584.