Behind the scenes of any hospital, doctor's office, dentist's office, or public healthcare program is the medical business office staff that keeps things running smoothly. Career opportunities for those interested in working in a medical business office include administrative assistant, billing and coding assistant, health claims examiner, transcriptionist, and healthcare office manager.
Depending on the specialization and degree of responsibility, educational requirements for these medical business office careers can range from diplomas and certificates to associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, transcriptionists earn median hourly wages of $13.64; records technicians earn a median annual salary of $25,590; and medical office managers earn median annual salaries of $67,430.
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