Overview
Eligible Program
careers
Health Unit Coordinator
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Records Specialist
Patient Account Representative
If your busy life is keeping you from getting the degree you always wanted, Mitchell Tech has the answer! Enroll in our ONLINE Medical Office Professional program!
Completely ONLINE – no need to ever travel to campus (except for graduation)!
A skilled Medical Office Professional is an invaluable asset to any medical office, working effectively with medical professionals and patients while performing assorted office duties. With the number of healthcare procedures escalating every year as the population ages, there’s a high demand for skilled specialists in patient information technology and medical billing and reimbursement. Medical Office Professionals (MOP) are the experts on patient data that doctors, nurses and other providers rely on to perform their jobs.
Medical records and health information technology professionals can expect to be in high demand in the health sector during the next 20 to 30 years. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects health information technology will be one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the U.S.
No tuition difference between online and traditional classroom delivery—no hidden fees! Both the online and traditional classroom programs follow the same curriculum. This program is eligible for federal financial aid.
Curriculum
Award: Diploma
Mitchell Technical College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All students accepted to the ONLINE Medical Office Professional program must submit to a criminal background check at the student’s expense. Mitchell Technical College has partnered with CastleBranch to complete your background check. You will need to create a username and password. Details are available from the Admissions office. Please click here to begin the process.
PROGRAM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all technical courses as a prerequisite to MOP 290. Students must also complete a basic life support course (CPR/First Aid) and provide proof of certification in order to graduate.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
Computer and Internet access required. (Your computer will have to meet our specifications to assure your operating system and software are current and compatible.)
Outcomes
At the completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply medical law, ethics, and HIPAA regulations in medical office practice
- Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and healthcare team members using professional standards
- Manage administrative medical office functions using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Evaluate insurance information to verify eligibility and process billing that supports medical necessity
- Assign accurate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation
Annual Program Review
Check out the 2025-26 Annual Program Review for information on how faculty ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program.
Faculty
Medical Office Professional Program Coordinator / Instructor
Cost
Other Required Costs
Books / Tools (estimated) $743
Scholarships
Mitchell Tech offers a variety of scholarships to qualified applicants. The application period runs from October 1 through November 1 for current students and January 1 through March 31 for incoming students.
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