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Medical Office Assistant

  • 600-Hour Program
  • Open Entry/Open Exit

Background:

The Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program represents Step Two of the curriculum designed to provide students with a working knowledge of Medical Office systems and procedures and advanced level computer skills required for a successful career or employment in a medical office environment and related medical fields.

Typical Tasks:

  • Type at a minimum of 40 nwpm
  • Learn the medical terminology you will use in your work.
  • Learn the procedures for processing medical insurance forms and billing.
  • Work with computerized medical office equipment and procedures.
  • Develop medical transcription skills, create and edit documents and correspondence.

Course Content:

  • Keyboarding (Typing)
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Insurance
  • Computerized Medical Office
  • Medical Transcription
  • Office Skills

Orientation and Registration:

Student must meet with a counselor for an education plan and class schedule. Make an appointment with a counselor for testing and evaluation. Counselor will place you in a class.

To register for the orientation:

Please contact the Mid-City campus at 619-388-4500.

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