This certificate program for Medical Office Assistant trains students to perform medical administrative front office duties that are vital in today's healthcare field. It develops fundamental skills such as phone reception, word processing, medical record filing, appointment scheduling, light bookkeeping, and proficiency in medical practice software functions.

Employment opportunities include:

all physicians' offices
clinics
med-checks
and virtually any healthcare setting.

If this sounds like a degree that fits your personal and professional goals, Click Here to Request Free Information for additional information.

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Herzing College

Diploma in Medical Office Administration

Herzing College is a leader in progressive, career-focused education in technology, business, and health care. So you can be confident that Herzing's programs put you on the road to career success.

The Diploma in Medical Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entry-level office positions in the health care industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office/clinic, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care office settings.

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Allied Business Schools

Medical Administrative Assistant

As a Medical Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for the medical office day-to-day operations, including making appointments and greeting patients, as well as basic bookkeeping and records maintenance. Physicians will rely on you to handle important administrative responsibilities.

Allied's Medical Administrative Assistant course concentrates on administrative office procedures. This course was designed using a comprehensive set of today's newest and highest quality books and teaching materials! Allied utilizes an easy to understand method of teaching. You will learn every skill necessary for success in the workplace of today. You will be fully prepared for your new career. To learn more about this program, complete free information request form. [ more info ]

US Career Institute

Medical Coding

The healthcare field is growing faster than almost any other industry, with Americans visiting physician offices 832.5 million times a year. The projected growth for Medical Coding Specialists is even greater. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the demand for qualified Medical Coders is projected to increase by 21%!

Nearly every visit to the doctor requires properly coded documentation in order for the doctor to receive payment for his services. Every insurer including Medicare, insurance companies and State Medical Aid Plans have their own forms and unique coding requirements.

USCI's experts will guide you step-by-step and in just four months, USCI's Medical Coding course can give you all the skills and know-how you need. Step-by-step, you learn from expert instructors who have years of experience in Medical Coding and explain the materials in easy-to-understand language with plenty of examples. Nothing is left to chance!

When you complete this course, you will be ready to enter the field as a qualified Medical Coding Specialist. And, you need no previous medical experience to begin. Request more information by completing Free information request form. [ more info ]

Penn Foster Career School

Medical Office Assistant

Learn the skills you need to become a Medical Office Assistant - at home, at your own pace with Penn Foster. As a Medical Office Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. The Penn Foster Medical Office Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more. Train quickly and conveniently! You'll get training in:

Law, Ethics, and Medicine

Administrative Procedures and Practices

Medical Terminology and Pharmacology

Word Processing

And you'll learn it all at home - no classroom needed!

You'll get valuable information about interpersonal communication, task management, and an introduction to medical terminology. Start a rewarding career in a growing field. Why take a Medical Office Assistant training course? With the right credentials, you can:

Work for a hospital in admissions or assist administrators.

Work for insurance companies processing claims and verifying billing.

Work for Public Health Organizations for federal, state, or local government.

Penn Foster's courses are very competitively priced. And with the choice of upfront payment option or low monthly installments, you can afford the course you want. Many courses are also Austudy/Abstudy approved which means that if you qualify, you can apply for financial assistance from the government. Plus, your course may be tax deductible.

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