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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Medical Office Assistant

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