Administrative Office Management

Typical Employment Positions

• Office Manager - Coordinates various office support services including purchasing and facilities management. Some accounting knowledge is usually required.
• Medical Office - Performs administrative duties in a medical office or in a health-related industry. Medical terminology is a requirement as well as claims management, filing procedures, and excellent grammar. Duties may include word processing, data entry, reception, database management, record actions with vendors and patients.
• Administrative Assistant - Performs administrative office activities for multiple supervisors. Software skills, Internet research abilities, and strong communication skills are required. Duties include telephone calls, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing and faxing.
• Legal Secretary - Performs administrative responsibilities, office finances, legal research, keyboarding; also prepares legal documents. Must be knowledgeable in legal terms and definitions.

Job Factors

Overall, any job requires good working relationships and skills necessary to meet challenges. In turn, the employee has the opportunity to develop professionally.

Enrollment and Fees

Admission is open to persons 16 or older. For admissions and registration information, contact Merced College for a current Schedule of Classes.

• Administrative Office Management Major & Course Descriptions

Additional Information

For more information regarding the Administrative Office Management Program at Merced College, call (209) 384-6120 or visit the Guidance Center in the Administration Building to talk with a counselor.