Skills — Medical Administrative Assistant

This course will prepare students to perform the duties and responsibilities required by entry level positions in a medical office setting, such as medical secretary, medical records clerk, outpatient admitting clerk, hospital admitting clerk, unit clerk, or medical voucher clerk. Students will learn about medical ethics and responsibilities required in the allied health care field. They will also become familiar with health care related communication and interpersonal skills, receptionist and clerical procedures, and basic principles of health care. Moreover, students will gain proficiency in the use of medical record systems and computer programs related to health care, as well as learning computerized accounting systems and information management systems. Furthermore, they will cover basic principles of accounting. Finally, students will get work experience in the field.

Introduction to Allied Health Care

Health Care Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Basic Principles of Health Care

Medical Records Systems

Computer Literacy for Health Care Professionals

Receptionist/Clerical Procedures

Computerized Accounting/Information Management Systems
 
Average Course Length: 720 hours (21 weeks)
Occupational Titles: Medical Secretary, Hospital Admitting Clerk, Medical Records Clerk, Outpatient Admitting Clerk, Unit Clerk, Medical Voucher Clerk.

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