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What can I do with a major in Office Technologies?
Lewis-Clark State College offers various Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, Associate
of Applied Science degrees, and certificate programs through the Business Technology
and Service Division. You can learn more about the programs available through the
Business Technology and Service Division by visiting the LCSC catalog.
» Click below for specific areas you are interested in:
Administrative Assistant
Bookkeeper
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Medical Assistant
Medical Office
Medical Biller/Coder
Medical Transcription
Administrative Assistant
Job titles include: Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Executive Secretary,
Administrative Secretary, Office Manager, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative
Associate, Executive Administrative Assistant, Administrative Aide, Administrative Services
Assistant
Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical
reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing
correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.
May also train and supervise lower-level clerical staff.
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Bookkeeper
Job titles include: Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounting Assistant,
Bookkeeper, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounting Associate, Fiscal Technician, Accounting
Representative, Accounting Technician, Accounting Analyst
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform
any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary
financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of
figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other
workers.
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Job titles include: Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Judicial Assistant, Probate Paralegal, Real
Estate Paralegal
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal
documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to
initiate legal action.
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Medical Assistant
Job titles include: Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Medical Office
Assistant, Optometric Assistant, Clinical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified
Ophthalmic Technician, Chiropractor Assistant, Ophthalmic Assistant
Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of physician.
Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records,
billing, and coding for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording
vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and
administering medications as directed by physician.
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Medical Office
Job titles include: Medical Records Clerk, Medical Records Technician, Office Manager,
Health Information Clerk, Medical Records Analyst, Medical Records Director, Receptionist,
Coder, File Clerk, Health Information Systems Technician
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner
consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the
health care system. Process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health
requirements and standards.
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Medical Biller/Coder
Job titles include: Billing Clerk, Accountant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Billing Coordinator,
Office Manager, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant,
Billing Specialist, Contract Administrator
Compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices for billing purposes. Duties
include computing costs and calculating rates for goods, services, and shipment of goods;
posting data; and keeping other relevant records. May involve use of computer or
typewriter, calculator, and adding and bookkeeping machines.
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Medical Transcription
Job titles include: Medical Transcriptionist, Transcriptionist, Radiology Transcriptionist,
Medical Transcriber, Medical Language Specialist, Pathology Transcriptionist, Documentation
Specialist, Medical Transcription Supervisor
Use transcribing machines with headset and foot pedal to listen to recordings by physicians
and other healthcare professionals dictating a variety of medical reports, such as emergency
room visits, diagnostic imaging studies, operations, chart reviews, and final summaries.
Transcribe dictated reports and translate medical jargon and abbreviations into their
expanded forms. Edit as necessary and return reports in either printed or electronic form to
the dictator for review and signature, or correction.
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