Health Office Professional Career Outlook

Percent Employed & Percent Furthering Their Education

100%



73%
Graduates Employed

27%
Graduates Furthering Their Education

 

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey 

Employed in Related Field

50%

Employed in a Related Field

 

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey

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$40,815

Average Yearly Salary

2022-2025 Lightcast data based on
Northwood Tech's 11-County District


 

Careers

Typical positions available after graduation include:

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Medical Receptionist

Medical Receptionists perform administrative tasks, such as answering phones, receiving visitors and providing general information about their organization to the public and customers.

A medical administrative professional working with customers

Health Information Clerk

Health Information Clerks perform routine clerical duties such as maintaining records, collecting data and providing information to customers.

Additional opportunities include:

  • Medical Office Specialist
  • Medical Secretary
  • Hospital Admissions Representative
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Medical Scheduler

Related Programs

Transfer Opportunities

After you complete your Health Office Professional technical diploma at Northwood Tech, you can continue your education and complete Northwood Tech's Medical Administrative Professional associate degree and transfer to another college to continue your education and earn your bachelor's degree and beyond. 

Hear From Graduates

"There were so many things I loved about the Health Office Professional program. I loved how we practiced the skills in the classroom that are needed on the job, such as preparing forms, memos, etc. I loved how classes were offered online, in person or via web conferencing to fit my schedule. Northwood Tech totally changed my entire life and gave me the confidence I never had." 

Missy W., Health Office Professional graduate

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Rice Lake Admissions Contact

Nicole Messicci

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715.788.7144

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Ashland Admissions Contact

Jennifer Bednarik

Admissions Advisor

715.685.3039

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Jodi Saliny

Admissions Advisor

715.752.8119

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Superior Admissions Contact

Anna Kalin

Admissions Advisor

715.319.7331

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