Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration Program
Occupation Description
Perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
According to the Department of Labor, this profession will.
Be among those with the largest number of new jobs.
Target applicants with extensive knowledge of software applications.
Take on the roles of information and communication managers.
Medical Secretaries are projected to experience a 17% growth through 2016, the highest in all secretarial areas.
Positions Attainable upon Program Completion:
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health/Health Care Administration Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration Management
Medical Office Management and Administration
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Program Overview
Our online video training program not only prepares each student for a rewarding career, it validates their knowledge through national industry certification. The Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Program prepares the student for proper handling of patient data, fundamental billing and coding, medical office procedures and more. Our certified instructors deliver comprehensive video based training, allowing each student the ability to move through the training at their own pace, at the training center, at work, or at home. There is no more waiting for a course to be scheduled in the classroom or cancelled classes due to low enrollment. With this program, students can start The Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Program today.
Value of Certification
Our comprehensive Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration Program prepares students for the CBCS, CMAA and MCAS certification exam. The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) are nationally recognized certifications from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) is a globally recognized Microsoft certification.
By attaining these certifications students validate their competency and reliability in the field, and they will be recognized as a Nationally Certified Allied Healthcare professional.
The Benefits of Certification
The majority of hospitals, private practices and organizations require National Certification as a competency standard.
Career counselor will have confidence in your students proven skill set for job placement.
Certified students have higher marketability in a competitive field.
Results of Certification
Increases confidence that students will understand their new profession.
Student gains a fundamental understanding of medical coding and billing.
Marketability in a competitive field. Certification will differentiate students from others.
Increase confidence in students who meet certification requirements and are consistent in their knowledge.
Student gains a fundamental understanding of human anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
Program Includes:
HI-1011 Medical Office Procedures and Administration - 32 Hours: Course Outline (.pdf)
HI-1012 The Automated Medical Office - 32 Hours: Course Outline (.pdf)
HI-1013 Microsoft Office Specialist - Word and Excel 2007 - 32 Hours:Course Outline (.pdf)
HI-1014 Human Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology - 64 Hours: Course Outline (.pdf)
HI-1015 Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials - 32 Hours: Course Outline (.pdf)
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Certifications Targeted:
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) - Word
Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) - Excel