Overview
Eligible Program
careers
Health Unit Coordinator
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Coding Specialist
Medical Records Specialist
Patient Account Representative
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 technicians 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.
Medical Office Professional is also available in a flexible online format, making it easier than ever to pursue your education while balancing work, family, and other commitments. Both the online and on-campus options follow the same industry-focused curriculum and provide the skills needed for success in today’s healthcare environment. Students in the traditional classroom program will complete a combination of in-person and online coursework during the first two semesters, with the third semester delivered entirely online. This blended approach helps students build confidence using the digital tools and technologies commonly found in modern healthcare offices.
Curriculum
Award: Diploma
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Requirements
Admission Requirements
All students applying to the 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.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all technical courses as a prerequisite to MOP 290.
Computer Requirements
This program allows you to bring your own laptop as long as it meets these minimum specifications:
Processor – Intel Core i Series (i3, i5, i7) or AMD Ryzen
Operating System – Windows 10
Webcam Recommended
Memory – 4 GB or more
Internal Storage – 64 GB or more
Microsoft Office is available at no charge as long as enrolled at Mitchell Tech
NO APPLE/MAC COMPUTERS
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 this program assures that its students are attaining learning outcomes.
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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