Medical Office Assistant - Formerly Medical Billing Assistant Major #2243 - Certificate of Achievement

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This certificate option is designed to meet the training needs for qualified entry level employment in a medical office setting. Students are required to earn grades of “C” or better in all courses.

1. Perform basic administrative duties in a medical office using appropriate technology.

2. Support billing and collections by applying knowledge of coding procedures and insurance programs.

3. Communicate effectively and according to legal guidelines in a professional health care setting.

Program Map

Certificate Requirements 

9 units
BT 120
Resume/Interview
In this course, students will develop job-seeking skills to prepare for their desired careers. Students will learn how to create a professional business image, marketable resumes, follow-up letters, and practice interview techniques. (A)

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          BT 143
          Medical Office Vocabulary
          In this course, students will develop the ability to pronounce, spell, define, and use medical terms in a medical office. (A)

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                  BT 144
                  Medical Administrative Assistant
                  Students will learn administrative procedures in a medical office/healthcare setting including preparing correspondence, filing rules for medical charts, conducting basic office operations, telephone and email etiquette, banking procedures, creating meeting documents including an agenda and minutes, electronic health records, and legal, ethical and cultural issues when interacting with patients. (A)

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                          BT 147
                          Electronic Health Records
                          Students will be introduced to medical electronic management software. Students will learn to enter patient information, insurance information, payments, schedule appointments, and generate reports. (A)

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                                  BT 148
                                  Medical Insurance & Billing Concepts
                                  Students will learn to comprehend health insurance plans, complete various medical forms used in a medical office, and utilize diagnosis and procedural codes as well as codes for supplies, products, and services. (A)

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