Medical Office Administration  at SAU Tech

Train for a High-Demand Career in Healthcare Administration

The Medical Office Administration (MOA) program at Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) prepares students for essential roles in medical facilities, clinics, hospitals, and healthcare organizations. Whether you're looking to enter the healthcare industry or advance your current role, this program offers the skills, certifications, and hands-on experience you need to succeed.


Degree type: Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificate, Certificate of Proficiency

Transferability: Transfer options available→

Format: Hybrid

Financial Aid: Grants, Scholarships, Loans →

What You’ll Learn At SAU Tech

SAU Tech’s Medical Office Administration program offers in-depth training in both medical and administrative skills, including:

  • Electronic Health Records (EHR) management
  • Medical terminology and pharmacology
  • Anatomy and physiology essentials
  • Medical billing and insurance claims
  • ICD/CPT medical coding
  • Office procedures and healthcare communication

Students also complete 160 hours of internship in an approved medical setting, allowing them to apply what they’ve learned in real-world environments.

Apply For Admissions

Career Outlook

With healthcare administration in high demand, trained medical office professionals are needed in:

  • Medical clinics and private practices
  • Hospitals and urgent care centers
  • Insurance companies
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Public health and specialty healthcare offices

As the population ages and access to healthcare grows, job opportunities in medical billing, records management, and office coordination are expected to increase.

Certifications and Career Readiness

The program prepares students to take the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) national certification exam offered by American Medical Technologists (AMT).

AMT certification confirms your readiness to perform in fast-paced healthcare settings and demonstrates your professional qualifications to employers.

Benefits of Certification:

  • Validates your skills in medical billing, coding, and records management
  • Increases job competitiveness and potential salary
  • Confirms your ability to support physicians and healthcare teams efficiently

Degree and Certificate Options

Apply For Admissions

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will develop an understanding of information and skills necessary to assist physicians in basic medical procedures.
  2. Students will complete training in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic health records, coding, and billing software.
  3. Students will develop keyboarding speed and accuracy.
  4. Students will apply knowledge and technology skills of the medical coding and billing process.
  5. Students will apply knowledge and technology skills of the medical coding and billing process.
  6. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and medical word research techniques.

Program Goals

  1. The MOA Program will provide students with the skills necessary for job entry.
  2. The MOA Program will provide students with the knowledge of current office software.
  3. The MOA Program will provide students with the knowledge of medical coding and billing in the context of authentic medical documents.
  4. The MOA Program will provide students with the necessary vocabulary terms, definitions, and pronunciations in the context of each medical specialty in medical office administration.

Take the Next Step Toward a Career in Healthcare

Have questions about the program, prerequisites, or certification? Our advisors are here to help you plan your path into this rewarding and stable career.

Get In Touch

Medical Office Administration

  • Faculty: Frances Fridell, ffridell@sautech.edu, 870-574-4531
  • Advisor: Vontisha Murphy, vmurphy@sautech.edu, 870-574-4585
  • Associate Vice Chancellor for Instruction: Jodi Eppinette, jeppinet@sautech.edu, 870-574-4584