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Also Called: Medical Services Manager, Medical Office Manager, Medical Office Administrator, Health Services Manager

Job Description: Healthcare is a business and, like every other business, it requires excellent administrative professionals to make sure everything runs smoothly. Medical administrative managers are all health care professionals who plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of healthcare. This includes both specialists and generalists. Specialists are managers in charge of specific clinical departments or services; generalists manage (or help to manage, depending on the size of the facility) an entire system. Administrative managers will work closely with physicians’ in group medical practices. Responsibilities in terms of business affairs and policy decisions also vary depending on the size of the facility. In smaller medical groups, an office manager may handle business affairs and leave policy decisions to the physicians; while in larger groups, a full-time administrator is usually employed to help craft business strategies and coordinate daily business practices.

Working Environment: Medical Administrative Managers generally work long hours. Places such as hospitals and nursing care facilities operate round the clock. As such, these managers may be called on at all hours of the day (and night) to help deal with any problems that may arise. Many administrative managers will have their own offices, although in some cases they may share office space with other managers or administrative assistants.

Education and Training Requirements: The standard credential for a Medical Administrative Manager is a master's degree in health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, or business administration. For some smaller facilities, a bachelor's degree is adequate for some entry-level positions. Physicians' offices may substitute on-the-job experience for formal education. Programs in health administration last for two or three years, and are offered by colleges, universities, and schools of public health, allied health, public administration, business administration, and medicine, generally speaking. Competition for these programs is fairly competitive, and prospective candidates for advanced degrees need above-average grades to gain admission; though undergraduate work in business or health administration is not required (many programs admit students with a liberal arts or health practice degree.) Candidates with work experience in healthcare may also find themselves at an advantage when applying.

Salary Range: Varies depending on the facility -
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals: ~$65,000
Home Healthcare Services: ~$56,650
Outpatient Care Centers: ~$56,600
Physicians' Offices: ~$55,600
Nursing Care Facilities: $ 55,320

Job Outlook: Good. As the health services industry continues to grow, expand, and diversify in the coming decade, medical administrative managers can expect better than average growth in their occupation. The fastest growth will be in home healthcare agencies and practitioners' offices, as many services previously provided in hospitals will shift to these sectors. As hospitals become larger and more complex, managers with experience in these facilities will continue to enjoy the best job opportunities.

Medical Administrative Manager Schools:

Alabama
Virginia College  (Birminghan, Huntsville, Mobile*) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate, Health Services Management, Healthcare Reimbursement - Associate, Medical Assistant - diploma, Medical Billing and Coding - diploma, Medical Office Management - Associate, Orthopaedic Technology - Associate, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology - Associate

Arizona
Everest College (Phoenix) - Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Medical Assisting
TechSkills  (Phoenix, Tempe) - Medical Billing
Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Technician
The Bryman School  (Phoenix, Tempe*) - Dental Assistant, Hospital Unit Coordinator, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Technologist in Radiology, Surgical Technologist
University of Phoenix  (Phoenix, Ft. Huachuca) - Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Health Administration

Arkansas
Remington College (Little Rock) - Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician

California
Academy of Professional Careers (Indio, San Diego, San Marcos) - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting,Pharmacy Technician, Optical Technician
Everest College (El Monte, Alhambra, City of Industry, Gardena, Hayward, Los Angeles, Lynnwood, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Jose, Torrance, Wilshire) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician
California College (San Diego) - Health Care Administration, Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy
California Lerning Center (Anaheim, Huntington Park, Santa Ana) - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting,Pharmacy Technician, Optical Technician
Career Networks Institute (Orange County) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing, Medical Office Administration
Central Coast College (Salinas) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Biller/Coder
Clarita Career College  (Canyon Country, Lancaster) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Pharmacy Technician
Empire College (Santa Rosa) - Medical Assisting, Billing/ Coding
Golden State College  (Bakersfield, Fresno, Visalia) - Administrative Medical Assistant
Heald College (Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Salinas, San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton) - Dental Assisting, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration
High Tech Institute (Sacramento) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician
ICT College (Los Angeles) - Medical Office Management
Institute for Business and Technology (Santa Clara) - Lab Assistant, EKG Technician/Phleb, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist
Institute of Technology  (Clovis, Modesto, Mather) - Medical Billing/Coding Specialist, Medical Office Administration, Medical Office Administration, Pharmacy Technician, Professional Medical Assistant
Maric College (Anaheim, Bakersfield, Carson, San Diego, Clovis, Irwindale, Los Angeles, Salida, Vista, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Pomona, Riverside, Sacramento,San Diego,Panorama City Stockton*) - Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound, Diagnostic Vascular Sonography, Back, Office Medical Assisting, Medical Assistant,Medical Insurance Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Radiologic Technology, X-Ray Technician/Medical Assisting Back Office
National Career Education (Citrus Heights) - Lab Assistant, EKG Tech/Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Coder/Office Assistant, Optical/Optometric Assistant
National Institute of Technology (Long Beach) - Lab Assistant, EKG Tech/Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Coder/Office Assistant, Optical/Optometric Assistant
Northwestern College (Golden River) - AOS Degree in Medical Office Management, Massage Therapy Diploma, Medical Assisting Diploma, Medical Software Specialist Diploma, Pharmacy Technician Diploma
Platt College  (Alhambra, Newport Beach , Ontario) - Medical Asistant
Remington College (San Diego) - Medical Assisting
San Joaquin Valley College (Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cucamonga, Visalia) - Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Health Care Insurance Specialist, Pharmacy Technology
Santa Barbara Business College  (Bakersfield, Santa Barbara , Santa Maria, Ventura) - Medical Assisting, Medical/Dental Office Systems, Pharmacy Technician
TechSkills  (San Francisco, San Jose) - Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration
Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Technician
Trinidad College  (Fairfield, Vallejo) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician
UEI (Chula Vista, El Monte, Huntington Park, Los Angeles, Ontario, San Bernardino San Diego,Van Nuys) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Insurance Coding, Pharmacy Technician
West Coast College (Victorville) - Dental Assistant - Certificate Diploma, Massage Therapist - Certificate Diploma, Medical Assistant - Certificate Diploma
West Coast University (Los Angeles) - Health Care Administration (Bachelor's degree), Nursing (Associate degree)

Colorado
Everest College (Colorado Springs*) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Cambridge College (Aurora) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)
Denver Career College (Thornton) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician
Institute of Business and Medical Careers (Ft Collins) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Everest College (Denver) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Surgical Technologist
TechSkills (Denver) - Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Technician

Florida
ACT- Advanced Career Training (Jacksonville) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Insurance Coding
Angley College (DeLand) - A.S. Medical Assisting, A.S. - Medical Office Administration, Dental Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician
ATI Career Training Center (Ft.Lauderdale) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting
ATI College of Health (Miami) - Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Respiratory Therapist
Central Florida College (Winter Park) - Health Information Technologies, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding Specialist, Patient Care Technician
Central Florida Institute (Orlando, Palm Harbor) - Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant/Basic X-ray, Noninvasive Cardio Technician, Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist - ECHO
City College (Ft Lauderdale, Gainesville, Miami) - Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic), Medical Assistingm, Medical Office Administration
Edutech Centers (Riverview, Clearwater) - Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding Specialist, Medical Transcription
Florida Career College (Hialeah, Lauderdale, Miami, Pembroke, West Palm Beach) - Massage Therapy Technician, Medical Assistant Technician, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, Medical Office Administrator
Florida Education Center (lauderhill) -Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician
Florida Technical College (Auburndale, Deland, Jacksonville, Orlando) - Medical Assistant, Medical Administration Assistant
High-Tech Institute (Orlando) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician, X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)
Keiser College (Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach*) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Services Administration, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Radiology, Ultrasound Technologist, Health Services Administration, Medical Laboratory Technician
Key College (Dania Beach) - Medical Administrative Assistant
Everest Institute (Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami) - Medical Assisting, Surgical Technologist, Massage Therapy, Cardiovascular Technologist, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Cardiovascular Technologist, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Pharmacy Technician
North Florida Institute (Orange Park) -Health Information Technologies, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding Specialist, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician
Remington College (Jacksonville, Largo, Tampa) - Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician
Sanford Brown (Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Tampa) - Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Diploma - Medical Assistant, Diploma - Dental Assistant, Diploma - Surgical Technology, Diploma - Advanced Massage Therapy, Associate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southwest Florida College (Ft.Myers, Tampa) - Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding Specialist, Medical Transcription
Technical Career Institute (Miami) -Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance, Medical Office Administrator, Medical Secretary, Pharmacy Technician
TechSkills (Orlando, Tampa) - Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Technician
University of Phoenix  (Ft.Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa) - Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Health Administration
Virginia College (Pensacola) -Medical Assistant - diploma, Medical Billing and Coding - diploma, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing - diploma
Webster College (Ocala, Pasco) - Associate in Medical Assisting, Diploma in Medical Assisting

Georgia
ACT Advanced Career Training (Atlanta, Riverdale) - Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Insurance Coding
Career Education Institute (Marietta, Norcross) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding & Billing
Laurus Technical Institute (Atlanta) - Medical Assisting,Medical Office Administration
Everest Institute (Atlanta, Dekalb, Jonesboro, Marietta, Norcross) - Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Dialysis Technician
Gwinnett College (Lilburn) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration
High Tech Institute (Marietta) - Massage Therapy,Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Technician
Javelin Technical Training Center (Morrow) - Medical Office
Sanford Brown Institute (Atlanta) - Certificate - Medical Assistant, Certificate - Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Certificate -, Cardiovascular Technology, Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Hawaii
Heald College (Honolulu) - Dental Assisting, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration
Remington College (Honolulu) - Clinical Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy

Idaho
Academy of Professional Careers (Boise) - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting, Holistic Health Practitioner, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician

Illinois
Everest College (Burr Ridge, Chicago, North Aurora, Skokie) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician
Sanford Brown College (Collinsville) - Diploma - Massage Therapy
Diploma - Medical Assistant
TechSkills (Chicago, Fairview Heights) - Medical Billing
Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Technician
Westwood College (O'Hare, River Oaks) - Diploma - Medical Assisting, Diploma - Medical Insurance Coding and Billing

Indiana
International Business College (Fort Wayne, Indianapolis) - Medical Assisting
Kaplan College (Hammond, Merrillville) - Clinical Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding & Billing, Medical Office Administration, Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork

Iowa
Hamilton College (Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Mason City) - Medical Assistant, Medical Transcriptionist Technician
Vatterott College (Des Moines) - Medical Office Assistant

Kansas
Bryan College (Topeka) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Assistant
TechSkills (Kansas City) - Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical, Office Administration, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Technician
Vatterott College (Wichita) - Medical Office Assistant

Kentucky
ATA Career Education (Louisville) - Dental Assisting, Medical Coding
Daymar College (Louisville, Newport, Owensboro) - Dental Assisting, Medical Coding
Southwestern College (Florence) - Medical Administrative, Assistant (Associate Degree), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy (Certificate)

Louisiana
American Commercial College (Shreveport) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Records Transcriptionist
Everest College (New Orleans) - Dental Assisting, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding,Pharmacy Technician
Remington College (Baton Rouge, Lafayette) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance and Coding

Maryland
Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, Columbia ) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Coding, Medical Coding & Billing

Massachusetts
Everest Institute (Brighton, Chelsea) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy
Career Education Institute ( Lowell, Somerville) - Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding & Billing, Pharmacy Technician
Clark University CCI (Braintree, Cambridge, Framingham, Woburn) - Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Medical Coding & Billing, Healthcare Professional, Medical Administrative Assistant
Northeast Technical Institute (Haverhill) - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Health Inform

Michigan
National Institute of Technology* (Detroit, Dearborn, Southfield) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant
Everest Institute* (Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding

Minnesota
Brown College (Mendota Heights) - Medical Office Administration
Duluth Business University (Duluth) - Billing and Coding Specialist, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist
Rasmussen College* (Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Mankato, Minnetonka, St. Cloud) - Medical Assisting, Medical Administration
TechSkills (Minneapolis) - Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration

Mississippi
Virginia College (Jackson) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding: Medical Reimbursement, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration and Assisting

Missouri
Missouri College (St. Louis) - Health Business Office Administration, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant
Everest College (Springfield) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding, Medical Office Assistant, Medical Transcription
TechSkills (St. Louis) - Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Transcription, Medical Office Administration
Vatterott College* (Joplin, Kansas City, South County, Springfield, St. Ann, St. Charles County, St. Joseph) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant

Nevada
Career Education Institute (Henderson) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant
Las Vegas College (Henderson, Las Vegas) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing/Coding
Nevada Career Academy (Sparks) - Administrative Medical Assistant, Medical Assisting
Nevada Career Institute (Las Vegas) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist
TechSkills (Las Vegas) - Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Office Administration, Medical Transcription

New Jersey
CDM Institute * (Marlton, Wayne, West Long Beach) - Medical Billing, Coding, & Office Administration
The Chubb Institute * (Cherry Hill, Jersey City, Parsippany, North Brunswick) - Medical Admin

New York
Briarcliffe College* (Bethpage, Patchogue) - Medical Office Assistant
Business Informatics Center (Valley Stream) - Medical Secretary, Medical Office Assistant
Hunter Business School (Levittown) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing, Medical Office Administration
Rochester Business Institute (Rochester) - Medical Assisting, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Administration Information Processing (Medic
Technical Career Institute (New York City) - Medical Office Administration
The Chubb Institute (New York) - Medical Administration
The College of Westchester (White Plains) - Medical Office Specialist

North Carolina
TechSkills* (Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh) - Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Transcription, Medical Office Administration

North Dakota
Rasmussen College (Bismark, Fargo) - Medical Coding, Medical Office, Medical Transcriptionist

Ohio
Southwestern College* (Dayton, Franklin, Tri-County, Vine Street) - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assitant, Medical Billing & Coding
TechSkills* (Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus) - Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Transcription, Medical Office Administration
Total Technical Institute (Brooklyn) - Medical Office Specialist, Medical Assistant
University of Phoenix (Cleveland - Independence) - Health Administration

Oklahoma
TechSkills (Oklahoma City) - Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Transcription, Medical Office Administration
Vatterott College* (Oklahoma City, Tulsa) - Medical Office Assistant

Oregon
Cambridge College (Beaverton) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding
Health Career Institute (Wilsonville) - Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Claims & Billing

Pennsylvania
Academy of Medical Arts & Business (Harrisburg) - Medical Assistant Specialist
Career Training Academy * (Monroeville, New Kensington, Pittsburgh) - Advanced Medical Coder/Biller, Medical Biller, Medical Administrative Assistant
CDM Institute (Allentown) - Medical Billing, Coding, & Office Administration
CLN* (Altoona, Mechanicsburg) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding Specialist
ICM School of Business and Medical Careers (Pittsburgh) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration
Pace Institute (Reading) - Medical Office Assistant, Medical Seccretary
Pittsburgh Technical Institute (Pittsburgh) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Medical Coding, Medical Assistant

Tennessee
TechSkills* (Nashville, Memphis) - Medical Coding, Medical Transcription, Medical Office Administration

Texas
Milan Institute (Amarillo) - Administrative Medical/Dental Assistant, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Office Administration
Academy of Healthcare Professions* (Austin, Houston North Loop, Houston Southwest) - Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
American Commercial College* (Abilene, Lubbock, Odessa, San Angelo, Wichita Falls) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Medical Records Transcriptionist
Austin Business College (Austin) - Medical Administrative Specialist
Bradford School of Business (Houston) - Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative
Career Centers of Texas* (Brownsville, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist, Insurance Processor, Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical, Medical Office Specialist
National Institute of Technology * (Austin, Houston/Bissonnet, Houston/Galleria, Houston/Greenspoint, Houston/Hobby, San Antonio) - Medical Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Business and Clinical Specialist, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding
Kaplan Career Institute (San Antonio) - Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical, Medical Office Specialist
San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants (McAllen) - Medical Assistant Clinical/Clerical, Medical Office Specialist
Southeastern Career Institute* (Dallas, Midland) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist
Texas Careers* (Beaumont, Laredo, Lubbock, San Antonio) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist
Texas School of Business (Houston East) - Medical Assistant, Medical Office Specialist
Virginia College (Austin) - Medical Assistant, Medical Assisting and Office Administration, Medical Billing and Coding

Utah
TechSkills* (Salt Lake City) - Medical Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Office Administration, Medical Transcription

Virginia
Medical Careers Institute* (Newport News, Richmond, Virginia Beach) - Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist

Washington
Everest College* (Everett, Tacoma, Port Orchard, Renton) - Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Laboratory Assistant
Northwest Business College (Lynnwood) - Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Administration

Wisconsin
TechSkills* (Madison, Milwaukee) - Medical Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Office Administration, Medical Transcription

Canada
Everest College * - Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant