Skills — Medical Clerk

This course will prepare students to perform the duties and responsibilities required by entry level positions in a medical office setting, such as medical records clerk, outpatient admitting clerk, hospital admitting clerk, unit clerk, or medical voucher clerk. Students will learn about the field of allied health care, health care communication skills, and the basic principles of health care. In addition, students will gain exposure on how to utilize medical records systems, as well as receptionist and clerical procedures needed in a medical office environment. Students will also study computer literacy for health care, and how to use computerized accounting and information management systems.

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.