HI-1000 Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration Program
Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration Specialist - Overview:
This career choice is ideal for the person who wants to focus their skills on front office administration. This involves direct patient contact, coordinating patient flow, scheduling for both patients and physicians, preparing and maintaining medical records, insurance verification and referrals, chart preparation and patient teaching. The coding and billing allows for employment positions within the back office. By obtaining the necessary skills of entering necessary data for processing insurance claims for reimbursement, following up on rejected claims, posting insurance payments, sending patient statements and handling patient billing inquiries, this program offers a variation of skills and training required to work in either the front or back office.
Program Price: $4000
Program Duration: 6 Months
The Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist Program is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to provide excellent administrative support in an office environment and the knowledge to achieve the Certified Medical Administration Assistant (CMAA), Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications.
This 6-Month online training program provides training in areas including Medical Office Procedures and Administration, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Office Computer Applications, and Insurance Billing and Coding Essentials. Upon completion of the program, you will have become skilled in areas of Medical Office Administration and Medical Insurance Reimbursement, and will be prepared for dual healthcare certifications (CMAA and CBCS), increasing your marketability in the field and allowing for greater flexibility in your career path.
Students receive ongoing mentoring support from a Subject Matter Expert through Live Chat or email communication throughout their enrollment.
Positions Attainable upon Program Completion:
- Medical Front Office Assistant
- Medical Records Administrator
- Medical Office Specialist
- Medical Office Management & Administrator
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Medical Insurance Specialist
- Clinical Specialist
- Health Care Administrator
Training Program Overview
Our online video training program not only prepares you for a rewarding career, it validates your knowledge through national industry certification. The Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Program prepares you for proper handling of patient data, fundamental billing and coding, medical office procedures and more. Our certified instructors deliver comprehensive video based training, allowing each student the ability to move through the training at their own pace, at work, at home, or on the road. There is no more waiting for a course to be scheduled in the classroom or cancelled classes. With the MedCerts program you can start The Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Program today.
Our easy to use web based video training (Launch Demo) provides a hands-on, self-paced delivery of course content and grants you the ability to monitor your progress throughout your training.
Let our expert instructors assist you in developing the skill set you need for a productive job in the medical field. MedCerts will provide you with a cost effective training program to launch your new career in Health Care.
National Certification Exam Pass Rate Average: 70%
MedCerts Certification Exam Pass Rate Average: 90%*
*Based on actual survey results from the CMAA, CBCS and MCAS exams, provided by MedCerts Program Partners.
Certifications Targeted:
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Value of Certification
MedCerts' comprehensive Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration Program prepares you for the CBCS, CMAA and MOS certification exam. The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) are nationally recognized certifications from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Microsoft Office Specialist 2007 (MOS 2007) is a globally recognized Microsoft certification.
By attaining these certifications, you validate your competency and reliability in the field and will be recognized as a Nationally Certified Allied Healthcare professional.
The Benefits of Certification
- The majority of hospitals, private practices and organizations require National Certification as a competency standard.
- Employers will have confidence in your proven skill set for job placement.
- Certified students have higher marketability in a competitive field.
What are the National Healthcareers Association's requirements to take the NHA National Certification Exams?
The Student must meet one of the following criteria:
The Student must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma, or equivalency, as well as one of the following:
- Must have successfully completed an accredited or approved training program within the last year.
- Must have worked within the past year in the field of certification for a minimum of one year.
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Program Includes:
The following is a breakdown of the courses included in the program: (Click for Description)
- HI-1011 Medical Office Procedures and Administration:
Course Description | Course Outline (.doc) - HI-1012 Automated Medical Office:
Course Description | Course Outline (.doc) - HI-1013 Microsoft Office Specialist
Course Description - HI-1014 Human Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology:
Course Description | Course Outline (.doc) - HI-1015 Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials:
Course Description | Course Outline (.doc)
Occupation Description
Perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
According to the Department of Labor, this profession will:
- Be among those with the largest number of new jobs.
- Target applicants with extensive knowledge of software applications.
- Take on the roles of information and communication managers.
Medical Secretaries are projected to experience a 17% growth through 2016, the highest in all secretarial areas.
Program Price: $4000
Program Duration: 6 Months
Included with your Enrollment:
- Expert-Led Online Video Lectures
- Welcome Folder containing FAQ guides, Quick-start guide, login information, and more.
- On-Demand Online Mentoring
- Access to LiveMentors.com knowledgebase
- Comprehensive New Student Orientation Guide
- All required textbooks, workbooks, and reference materials
- Payment for Certification Exams registration
- Graduates of our programs earn a Certificate of Completion suitable for framing/display
- ...and a few bonus items to get you started
Tuition and Enrollment Options:
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Student Policies:
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Technical Requirements:
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