Programs Available at Ultimate Medical Academy:

Ultimate Medical Academy’s online Associate of Science in Health Science with a Concentration in Medical Administrative Assistant prepares you to assist with the day-to-day operations of a medical practice.

You may be interested in a career in medical administration if you like to create processes, communicate in writing and face-to-face, keep a business running smoothly, work with teams, enhance customer satisfaction, manage varied tasks, provide quality service and update medical records. If you are a people person, are organized and desire a Monday through Friday schedule, medical administration may be a career path for you.

As a UMA graduate, you may consider entry-level positions as an office manager, medical office secretary, medical office assistant, assistant administrator or various positions in hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities.

Program Highlights

At 60 semester credits, this associate degree program can be completed between 61-96 weeks. All courses are online and are five weeks in length, allowing you, with full time study, to graduate quickly. Instructors, tutors, financial aid staff and your learner support representative helps to keep you engaged and motivated. UMA takes pride in offering students comprehensive job skills training. We guide you in preparing your resume, practicing interviewing, finding job openings and boosting your self-confidence. Even after you graduate, we continue to offer alumni support.

About UMA’s Courses

Our curriculum covers a wide range of subjects including computer systems, database management, medical records management, accounting, medical law/ethics, medical terminology, medical coding plus anatomy and physiology. Math, English, biology and sociology are also required to round out your associate degree education. Our curriculum also helps you prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

UMA encourages you apply to UMA and get started in a career in medical administration. Complete the form to learn more about tuition, course start dates and all the support we provide you as a UMA student.

Ultimate Medical Academy’s online Associate of Science in Health Information Technology prepares you to use computer hardware and software for the collection, analysis and maintenance of digital patient information. Electronic health records (EHR) allow patient information to be easily and securely shared among various healthcare facilities. Health information technology professionals work closely with Health Information Management (HIM) and Information Technology (IT) departments to ensure EHR quality. They document how information will flow between departments and are concerned about the privacy and security of patient data.

If you enjoy working behind the scenes with computers, a career in health information technology could be a great match for you. Health information technology is a career that does not involve direct patient care. Professionals in this industry are analytical, well-organized, detail oriented and enjoy problem solving.

As a graduate of UMA’s program, you may consider entry-level positions as a health information clerk, medical records coordinator, medical records analyst, document imaging technician, receptionist, medical records technician or various positions in hospitals, doctors’ offices, insurance companies or health technology firms.

Program Highlights

At 63.5 semester credits, this associate degree can be completed in approximately 73 weeks. Online courses are five weeks in length, allowing you to graduate quickly with full-time study. Instructors, tutors, financial aid staff and your learner services advisor helps to keep you engaged and motivated. UMA takes pride in offering students comprehensive job skills training. We guide you in preparing your resume, practicing interview techniques, finding job openings and boosting your self-confidence. Even after graduation, we continue to support our alumni.

About UMA’s Courses

Our curriculum covers a wide range of subjects including healthcare computer information systems, medical terminology, interpersonal professional communications, health information management, disease and procedural coding, medical law and ethics, accounting and healthcare reimbursement. Math, English, anatomy and sociology are also required to round out your associate degree education.

We encourage you to apply to UMA and get started in a career in health information technology today. Complete the form to learn more about tuition, course start dates and the support we provide you as a UMA student.

Ultimate Medical Academy’s online Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding prepares graduates to understand the coding of healthcare services and how to process healthcare claims with insurance companies. A diagnosis code (ICD-9) and a procedure code (CPT) is assigned to patient care activities. A medical billing and coding professional understand codes and uses this knowledge to submit claims to insurance companies in order obtain payments for work performed by a healthcare provider. It is through these codes that practitioners are paid by insurance companies.

You may be interested in a career in medical billing and coding if you would like to work in an office, follow exact procedures, use a computer, manage interactions with healthcare providers and insurance companies and are confident in managing confidential information. If you can understand and memorize details, and are good with follow up and organization, medical billing and coding may be a career for you. Reading and doing research is also an important part of the job.

As a graduate of UMA’s program, you may consider entry-level positions as an office manager, medical billing specialist, medical coder, insurance claims analyst, assistant administrator, billing supervisor or other positions in hospitals, insurance companies, clinics or other healthcare facilities.

Program Highlights

At 63 semester credits, this associate degree program can be completed in approximately 74 weeks. Online courses are five weeks in length, allowing you, with full time study, to graduate quickly. Instructors, tutors, financial aid staff and your learner support representative helps keep you engaged and motivated. UMA takes pride in offering students comprehensive job skills training. We guide you in preparing your resume, practicing interviewing, finding job openings and boosting your self-confidence. Even after you graduate, we continue to offer alumni support.

About UMA’s Courses

Our curricula cover a range of subjects including medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, disease processes, surgical procedures, insurance claims, healthcare payers, procedure and diagnosis coding from medical records, reimbursement systems, facility billing, keyboarding, word processing and medical practice management. Math, English, biology and sociology are also required to round out your associate’s degree education. You also take a course in which you participate in practical simulations and where you prepare for the certification process.

UMA’s curriculum prepares you to sit for the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC).

We encourage you to apply and get started in a career in medical billing and coding. Complete the form to learn more about tuition, course start dates and all the support we provide you as a UMA student.

Ultimate Medical Academy’s online Medical Office and Billing Specialist diploma program prepares you to fulfill administrative duties in a healthcare office with a special focus on insurance, patient billing and healthcare claims. Medical office and billing specialists are responsible for greeting patients, setting appointment times, scheduling hospital admissions, managing medical records, billing, collections and other general medical office procedures. This program teaches you skill sets from our Medical Billing and Coding and Medical Administrative Assistant programs.

If interacting with people and working in an office environment sound like something you might enjoy, a career as a medical office and billing specialist could be a good match for you. Medical office and billing professionals are organized, detail-oriented and provide quality customer service.

As a graduate of UMA’s program, you may consider entry-level positions as a medical billing specialist, medical office and billing specialist, medical office secretary, medical office assistant or various positions in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, nursing homes or other types of healthcare organizations.

Program Highlights

At 38 semester credits, this diploma program can be completed in approximately 41 weeks. Online courses are five weeks in length, allowing you to graduate quickly with full-time study. Instructors, tutors, financial aid staff and your learner services advisor helps to keep you engaged and motivated. UMA takes pride in offering students comprehensive job skills training. We guide you in preparing your resume, practicing interview techniques, finding job openings and boosting your self-confidence. Even after graduation, we continue to support our alumni.

About UMA’s Courses

Our curriculum covers a wide range of subjects including medical basics and healthcare claims, anatomy, medical terminology, computer systems and software applications for the medical office, medical administrative assisting, medical law and ethics, medical coding, pathophysiology and pharmacology.

UMA’s curriculum also helps you prepare for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialists (CBCS) certification exam with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

We encourage you to apply to UMA and get started in a career in the medical office and billing specialty today. Complete the form to learn more about tuition, course start dates and the support we provide you as a UMA student.