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Medical Billing Administrative Specialist


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Tech-Friendly Career: Medical Billing Administrative Specialist

Providing quality healthcare involves more than face-to-face patient care. Medical Billing Administrative Specialists handle the behind-the-scenes operations vital to medical practices’ success.

Our online Medical Billing Administrative Specialist (MBAS) certificate program is designed to provide students with the appropriate didactic theory and skills required to begin a career in medical office and billing administration in various healthcare settings. The courses are grouped around the knowledge and skills required for medical office assistants and medical billing specialists’ roles in a medical practice.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

What to Expect in the Medical Billing Administrative Specialist Program

Swedish Institute’s Medical Billing Administrative Specialist program will prepare you to handle the responsibilities associated with medical administrative procedures and adhere to the regulatory requirements of the healthcare delivery system.

You will begin with introductory coursework in medical insurance, patient scheduling, medical records management and revenue cycle management.  You will gain an in-depth knowledge of diagnostic and procedural coding, ICD-10-CM and CPT concepts.  You will practice administrative functions related to patient billing and collections procedures, scheduling appointments, front office and administrative duties and customer service.

Flexible Learning

Our program is available in a 50.5-quarter-credit course sequence and can be completed in as little as 12 months. All classes are offered online to fit your busy schedule.

Career Opportunities

With training from Swedish Institute, graduates of this certificate program are prepared for entry-level employment in a variety of settings, such as:

Hospitals & Doctor’s offices
Medical Office Receptionist
Electronic Records Management
Billing & Insurance Specialist

Salary Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the annual average wage for Medical Records Specialists in the state of New York was $64,550.* Salary will vary based on experience, location of employment, and the specific job title and duties being performed.

*National Data Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics and Occupational Outlook Handbook (site visited 5.5.2025). National long-term projections and salary averages may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual growth or any particular salary. Swedish Institute does not guarantee employment. Swedish Institute cannot guarantee a student’s eligibility either to take any exam or become certified, registered, or licensed.

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