Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

• 9 - Other
• 99 - Programs Below University Level and Not-for-credit

51.0710 - Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of office managers and other professionals, to perform routine administrative duties in a medical, clinical, or health care facility/system office environment. These programs include courses in general office skills, data processing, office equipment operation, principles of medical record-keeping and business regulations, medical/clinical office procedures, and communications skills.

• Example Program Names:

  • Clinic office assistant
  • Doctor's office assistant
  • Medical clerk
  • Medical office assistant

• Exclusion

  • Medical office administration(51.0705)
  • Medical records technician(51.0707)
  • Medical administrative assistant(51.0716)