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Medical Administrative Technologist

The Medical Administrative Technology Program will prepare students for a career as a medical administrative specialist assisting in the day-to-day management of an office. Ready to get started? Request a Program Brochure!

What are the opportunities?

  • Program suited for individuals interested in working in the health care field, but not interested in clinical or patient care.
  • One of the few health-related occupations in which there is little or no direct contact with patients
  • Students gain a broad knowledge of medical office areas including records management, customer service, accounting, etc.
  • Students will be highly employable because of a wide array of medical and business skills gained in the program.
  • Career field is for those passionate about accuracy and details.

Why Barton?

  • Program features experienced and caring instructors.
  • Instructors are attentive to students' needs and goals.
  • Small classes feature one-on-one attention and help from instructors.
  • Flexibility of course offerings can accommodate students work and life schedules: online, arranged, hybrid, classroom, etc.
  • Program offers simulated medical transcription and medical coding courses that allow students to learn as if they were in a real world setting.
  • Exposed to live workforce settings through field trips and guest speakers from industry.
  • Instructors have connections with regional employers to help students get jobs.

Career Opportunities

Students will be prepared to work in places such as: hospitals, clinics, surgery centers, doctor’s offices, insurance companies, physical therapy clinics, and any medical office. 

Degree Maps
Degree Maps

The Medical Administrative Technology Program will prepare students for a career as a medical administrative specialist assisting in the day-to-day management of an office.

Associate in Applied Science (64 hour 2-year non-transfer degree)
Medical Administrative Technology 

View the full list of Curriculum Guides (applicable for students admitted prior to Fall 2024) and Degree Maps (applicable for students admitted Fall 2024 and after).

Occupational Outlook
Occupational Outlook
  • Median annual earnings of medical records and health information technicians were $28,030 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $22,420 and $35,990.
  • Employment is expected to grow faster than average. Job prospects should be very good; technicians with a strong background in medical coding will be in particularly high demand.
    Source:  Kansas Career Pipeline
  • Work Environment.  Medical records and health information technicians work in pleasant and comfortable offices.