Medical Administration and Finance

Catalog description

This course prepares students for the administrative duties required of medical assistants in healthcare environments, with particular emphasis on office responsibilities. Students will learn to schedule patients, use relevant technologies to ensure smooth and efficient office operations, and communicate with diverse patients, family members, and healthcare providers. Students will also apply legal concepts and regulations to maintain patient privacy and keep accurate medical records. The course also covers foundational skills in working with third party providers and collecting payment from patients. Although this course is not designed to prepare students for responsibilities in medical billing and coding, essential concepts in this area are covered in order to help medical assistants work efficiently with other healthcare providers.