Medical Office Receptionist, Certificate of Completion

School of Business & Information Technology (BIT)

The Medical Office Receptionist program offers entry-level office-related skills for students who desire to begin a career quickly in a medical office. Students acquire basic English, computer, word processing, telephone and interpersonal skills as well as medical terminology.

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Educational Option Information

This program can be completed:

• Part-time or full-time

This program can be started:

• Any term

Primary course location:

• Main Campus; some courses are offered at Montoya Campus and online.

Special requirements

• Students must have access to a computer and the Internet to complete coursework.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

• Cost of Attendance
• Tuition
• Books
• Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

• This is a financial aid eligible program.

  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule

  • Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

Educational Opportunities

The courses in this program may be applied toward an Office Technology certificate or an associate of applied science degree.

Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are employed in physicians’ offices and health organizations as medical office receptionists. The New Mexico Department of Labor indicates that offices and clinics of medical doctors is one industry subsector with the largest projected number of jobs.

Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.