Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist
Associate Degree in Applied Science
10-106-4
Degree Completion Time: 4 Terms

2008-2009 Program Sheet
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About the Career
Physicians and other healthcare professionals regularly dictate notes about patients' medical care. A medical administrative specialist/transcriptionist listens to the dictation and transcribes it quickly and accurately into a report so it is ready to print for future reference. The medical administrative specialist may also process health insurance claim forms using ICD and CPT codes and conduct patient billing procedures, plan meetings and events along with travel and guest arrangements, and assist physicians with reports and speeches. You may arrange for patients to be hospitalized and order supplies. A career as a medical administrative specialist/transcriptionist is an excellent choice if you're detail-oriented, disciplined, organized, and looking for opportunities to work with office technology in a healthcare setting.

Career Outlook
Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist is one of the fastest growing occupations in Wisconsin. Demand for qualified personnel is expected to be strong well into the next decade in conjunction with the continuing growth in the health care industry. Career opportunities are best for those with formal training in the use of computerized office equipment and software as well as excellent interpersonal communications skills.

Potential Positions
Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionists are employed by:
Clinics
Home Health Care Agencies
Hospitals
Insurance Companies
Medical Product Manufacturers
Medical Publishers
Medical Schools
Rehabilitation Facilities
Transcription Companies

Approximate Costs
•$97.05 per credit (resident)
•$594.25 per credit (out-of-state resident)
•Online class fee is $10 per credit
•Other fees vary by program (books, supplies, materials, tools, uniforms, health-related exams, etc)

FAQ
What are the approximate program costs?
See the LTC Program Costs Brochure.

What's the starting monthly salary for an LTC Medical Administrative Specialist/Transcriptionist program grad?
For the latest LTC graduate salary information available, click here.

Can I receive financial aid?
On average, more than 90 percent of LTC students who apply for financial aid receive some kind of assistance. In addition, thousands of scholarship dollars are awarded each year by the LTC Foundation, Inc. For more info, visit our financial aid page.

How do I apply for admission?
Request and complete a student application and mail to LTC at 1290 North Avenue, Cleveland, WI 53015 or print out the application. Or you can apply online.

Want more information?
•Submit your questions online.
•Email info@gotoltc.edu
•Call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1109

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