Medical Management Degree in Colorado – CO

By RSWiese, allied health world contributing writer
Published: August, 12 2010

To obtain a medical office management degree in Colorado, one must possess skills inherent in any type of management role, in addition to knowing the nuances and special circumstances that a healthcare facility presents. Most facilities in Colorado prefer at least a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree will enable you to obtain a higher-level position and potentially a higher salary. Courses in communications, medical records management, information technology, accounting, and interpersonal relations would be beneficial to anyone seeking a degree in medical office management.

There are many colleges, community colleges, and universities in Colorado which offer the types of basic courses that a student would need in order to obtain a degree in office management. Many offer online courses to further enhance a student’s education. In addition, there are several hospitals that may provide internships or practical experience for students who desire to focus on medical office management. These include Memorial Hospital Central and Penrose-St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, and others in cities such as Aurora and Lakewood.

Although certification is not required to be a medical office manager in Colorado, obtaining credentials that reflect specialized training and understanding of the needs and requirements inherent in a medical facility will be helpful in obtaining a position in a desirable facility. The Professional Association of Health Care Office Management (www.pahcom.com) offers a Certified Medical Manager exam which evaluates a person’s knowledge in 18 areas of medical practice administration, including financial management and human resources issues. Continuing education requirements to maintain the certification will ensure that the medical office manager stays apprised of issues in the field of healthcare management.

Medical Office Manager Schools in Colorado

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Fort Collins
• Littleton
• Aurora
• Westminster
• Colorado Springs
• Lone Tree

Programs:

• BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems
• Master of Health Administration
• BS in Health Administration - Health Management

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National American University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Denver

Programs:

• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Medical Staff Services Management
• Electronic Health Record Support Specialist

Quick Summary: Flexible career learning to fit your busy lifestyle - National American University.

CollegeAmerica

[Campus]

Locations:

• Colorado Springs
• Denver
• Fort Collins

Programs:

• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (Online)
• Master of Science in Healthcare Administration (Online)
• Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

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Everest College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Aurora
• Colorado Springs
• Denver

Programs:

• Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
• Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

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Argosy University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Denver

Programs:

• Health Care Management (BS)
• Health Care Administration (MBA)

Quick Summary: Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.