Associate of Applied Science – Medical Office Assistant

What Will You Learn in our Medical Office Assistant Online Degree?

• Best-practices for office systems and procedures
• How to manage medical billing and bookkeeping
• Common medical terminology and health sciences concepts

A medical office assistant will see a variety of tasks on the job, and our program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to confidentially handle any workplace responsibility. Our 100% online format will allow you to further your education while staying connected with your family, your church, and your work. You may also be interested in exploring our Associate of Arts in Business or our bachelor’s degrees in business or healthcare administration.

Medical Assistant Potential Career Options

• Clerical and medical billing expert
• Doctor’s office assistant
• Medical clinic receptionist

Benefits of the AAS in Medical Office Assistant

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online medical office assistant degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.

• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university. 

• You can complete our medical office assistant degree in as little as 1 and a half years. 

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training