Medical Office Specialist, BTC

The Medical Office Specialist Basic Technical Certificate (BTC) program will train students to provide non-clinical administrative support at medical practices and healthcare facilities. Students will learn the fundamentals of medical terminology, ethics, administrative skills, use of common office software, and medical billing and coding.

The Medical Office Specialist Basic Technical Certificate may serve as a preparatory route toward the Medical Assisting Intermediate Technical Certificate (ITC). It is important to note that it is not a substitute for the latter program. Students have the option to attain the BTC in Medical Office Specialist, enabling them to enter the workforce promptly. They may opt to progress into the comprehensive Medical Assistant ITC program to further enhance their qualification and career prospects.

Entrance Requirements

• Student must be 18 years of age at the start of classes.
• Student must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

Application Process

Students must enroll as a College of Eastern Idaho student and select the medical office specialist program by following the steps below:

Step 1: Meet with an admission counselor

• New CEI students are encouraged to contact an admissions counselor at admissions@cei.edu for guidance and application questions.
• Current students must meet with an admission counselor to coordinate a change of program.

Step 2: Complete the CEI Enrollment Application

• Navigate to CEI’s enrollment page at: https://cei.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=/Apply
• Create a user account and/or sign in
• Select “Create a New Application” and then “Start Admissions Application”
• Follow the prompts to complete the application and select Medical Office Specialist program as course of study. 

Program Costs

In addition to tuition fees, students can expect to spend approximately $500 on books, supplies and miscellaneous fees. This program is not financial aid eligible.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, including effective communication and use of specialized terminology, in the healthcare setting
• Explain the ethical and legal codes governing medical practices
• Demonstrate proficiency in managing patient records including scheduling, billing, and coding
• Use common office software to facilitate clinical activities

Program Requirements

All classes must be passed with a minimum 77% (C+) or higher.

Additional Information

The Medical Office Specialist program is offered entirely online and delivered asynchronously. Students are required to access weekly instructional materials and submit assignments indicated due dates. Regular communication with course instructors is expected to ensure success. The program manager will provide orientation and serve as the primary contact for program-related inquiries.

 

• Sixteen (16) Credits
• Not financial aid eligible