Fundamentals of Administrative Medical Assisting

Catalog description

Explores fundamental administrative procedures in ambulatory healthcare settings, such as appointment scheduling, telephone etiquette, and patient rights. Emphasis on a basic understanding of medical law and ethics and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. Provides a basic overview of insurance, coding, billing, and electronic health records (EHR) as they relate to medical assisting. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAS101.