Medical Office Procedures

Catalog description

This course is specifically designed to orient individuals to the health care delivery system and medical assisting career. The course provides students with educational skills needed to function as a competent entry level medical assistant. Students will study the following: Medical terminology, clerical/medical office duties using effective communication skills, maintaining filing systems, operating office equipment, principals of using the EMR, current government regulations, receiving patient and visitors, and identifying and maintaining office security policies and procedures. At the completion of this program, the students would qualify for employment as a Medical Office Receptionist.