Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

The Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary program at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, CA is a two- to four-year certificate program at this public institution. It prepares students for administrative roles in healthcare settings, including tasks such as patient scheduling, medical correspondence, records management, and office coordination.

This program is part of the health services administration field (CIP 51.0716). Monterey Peninsula College also offers programs in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Students can expect coursework in medical terminology, electronic health records systems, billing procedures, and professional communication in healthcare environments.