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Program Overview
The Medical Administrative Specialist degree program will prepare you to provide advanced-level administrative support in a hospital, doctor’s office, clinic, or any healthcare organization. Gain real-world insights from our instructors as you learn the top-notch skills required be an effective medical administrative professional in today’s healthcare industry.
Graduates from this program are qualified to complete professional examinations and earn certification(s) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Voluntary, eligible certifications include Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), and/or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). NHA is the national leader in allied health professional certifications and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.
Please note: Healthcare employers require all applicants to complete and pass a background check as a condition of employment.
Get credit for your experience and prior learning.
Program Details
Students in the Medical, Administrative Specialist program can attend full or part-time.
Medical Administrative Specialist associate degree classes are offered at the Madison College Truax campus.
Careers
Madison College's Medical Administrative Specialist associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of medical administration, including:
- Admitting/Discharge Clerk
- Authorization Representative
- Business Operations Specialist
- Clinical Administrative Coordinator
- Clinical Operations Assistant
- Department/Clinic Assistant
- Executive Assistant
- Experience Specialist
- Healthcare Documentation Auditor
- Healthcare Documentation Scribe
- Health Unit Coordinator
- Insurance Claims Processor
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Medical Office Assistant
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Records Clerk
- Patient Access Representative
- Patient Appointment Scheduler
- Patient Placement Specialist
- Program Assistant
- Word Processing Operator
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2026-2027 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
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If you are an international student and want to apply to Madison College, or transfer your F-1 student visa here, check program availability and then complete the International Admission Process.
Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes, or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Spring 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2026
Summer 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is July 15, 2026
Fall 2026
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2026
Spring 2027
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2027
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
- High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED completion
- College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
- Credits completed at Madison College are evaluated and do not require a transcript
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes
Individual courses may have prerequisites to enroll. Admission into a certificate or waiting list does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses. See the Curriculum section for the list of courses for the certificate.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Transfer Opportunities
Wisconsin Private Schools
Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2018, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Out-of-State Schools
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Career Outcomes
After completing the Medical Administrative Specialist program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective workplace communications.
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks.
- Perform routine healthcare administrative procedures.
- Maintain internal and external relationships.
- Model professionalism in the workplace.
- Process insurance claims.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2023 2024 2025 Number of Program Graduates 8 6 7 Number of Surveys Sent 8 6 7 Number of Surveys Returned 7 3 5 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 5 3 5 Percent Available for Employment 71.4% 100.0% 100.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 28.6% 0.0% 0.0% Available for Employment
2023 2024 2025 Graduates Employed 4 2 5 Percent of Graduates Employed 80.0% 66.7% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 4 1 2 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 100.0% 50.0% 40.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 1 3 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0.0% 50.0% 60.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 1 1 0 Percent Seeking Employment 20.0% 33.3% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2023 2024 2025 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.6 3.7 3.4 Number of Satisfaction Responses 7 3 5 Very Satisfied (4) 4 2 2 Percent Very Satisfied 57.1% 66.7% 40.0% Satisfied (3) 3 1 3 Percent Satisfied 42.9% 33.3% 60.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2023 2024 2025 Number of Primary Reason Responses 7 3 5 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2023 2024 2025 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 4 2 5 Before Enrollment 1 1 3 Percent Before Enrollment 25.0% 50.0% 60.0% While Attending the College 2 0 1 Percent While Attending the College 50.0% 0.0% 20.0% After Training at the College 1 1 1 Percent After Training at the College 25.0% 50.0% 20.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2023 2024 2025 Number of Employment Location Responses 4 2 5 In College District 3 1 3 Percent In College District 75.0% 50.0% 60.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 1 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 25.0% 50.0% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Employer Location Unknown 0 0 2 Percent Location Unknown 0.0% 0.0% 40.0% Salary Trend 2023 2024 2025 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 3 1 Average Monthly Wage $4,072 $4,296 Average Hourly Wage $23.68 $24.98 Average Work Hours per Week 40.0 37.0 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 1 1 Average Hourly Wage $18.00 $19.50 Average Work Hours per Week 32.0 32.5 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2025 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions Watertown Memorial Hospital Revenue Cycle Specialist Watertown * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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*** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu
