Learn the valuable employment skills needed by today’s medical office assistants with this challenging but rewarding course that will allow you to work in many types of healthcare settings. Discover the important roles medical assistants play in the day-to-day functions of a medical clinic or hospital. Gain a professional understanding of the legal and ethical issues assistants face daily, the procedures for creating and storing medical records and documentation and the importance of clear written communication in this fast-paced and vitally important career.
Administrative skills and clinical medical assistance are the focus of this course designed to prepare you for a career as a medical assistant. You will learn the importance and procedures around infection control, safety and patient reception, how to measure and monitor a patient’s vital signs and reception communication procedures.
Work in a hospital environment by learning the procedures and requirements of a medical unit clerk. You will be required to transcribe physician’s orders, register incoming patients, maintain patient charts and schedule patients for testing and medical procedures such as surgery.
Develop the skills necessary to prepare, review and submit medical bills with this important administrative skill that is vital to the medical profession. Using practical, hands-on training, students will learn to compile and store electronic medical records using the same Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software found in today’s healthcare environment.
What will you learn:
Grading:
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11 weeks at 20 hours per week.
All courses are taught in English.
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A medical assistant handles many tasks and duties on the job. With this textbook, students are presented with all the skills needed to be a successful medical assistant. The textbook has been revamped with up-to-date comprehensive material and new chapters for the medical assistant student focused on understanding and mastering the medical assistant’s role. Students are acquainted with all aspects of the medical assisting profession including newly added exercises, videos, and simulations offering a robust learning experience.
Authors:
Kathryn Booth: A registered nurse (RN) with a master’s degree in education as well as certifications in phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, and medical assisting. She is an author, educator, and consultant for Total Care Programming, Inc. She has over 30 years of teaching, nursing, and healthcare experience that spans five states. She serves on the AMT Examinations, Qualifications, and Standards committee, as well as the advisory board for two educational institutions.
Leesa Whicker: A Certified Medical Assistant with a BA in art with a concentration in art history. She is an educator with more than 20 years of experience in the classroom. With 35 years of experience in the healthcare field as a medical assistant, a research specialist in molecular pathogenesis and infectious disease, and a medical assisting program director and instructor, she brings a broad background of knowledge and experience to the classroom.
Terri Wyman: Wyman has over 35 years of experience in the healthcare field, first as a CMA specializing in hematology/oncology and homecare and then in the medical billing and coding field. Currently, she is the financial applications analyst at Baystate Wing Hospital, where her love of teaching continues in the hospital setting.
Learn the basics of physician-based medical billing with Medical Billing 101. Clear and practical guidelines introduce you to the job responsibilities and basic processes in the medical billing world. Case studies and software tools like SimClaim™ CMS-1500 software offer you practice on actual forms to build confidence and understanding of the reimbursement process. This easy-to-use guide starts you off on the right path as you begin your journey to becoming a medical billing professional.
Authors:
Crystal Clack: With over twenty years experience in the medical and health information management field. As front office staff, Clack worked in a student health center, as a scheduler, clerk and coder in high-volume practices and hospitals. More recently, Clack has worked as a Health Information Management Director and a Coding and Charge Capture Manager where she partnered closely with coding, billing, and revenue cycle processes.
Take advantage of an increasing job market in Canada.
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Everything depends on your experience, location, industry, and the job market itself. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and PayScale:
The average salary for a Medical Office Manager in the United States is around $55,000 per year.
The average salary for a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist in the United States is around $44,000 per year.
The average salary for a Health Information Manager in the United States is around $72,000 per year.
The job market for Medical Office Administration careers is expected to remain strong, with opportunities available in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers (which includes Medical Office Managers and Health Information Managers) is projected to grow 18 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
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