Administrative Medical Assistant
Category
Vendor
The National Healthcareer Association More information »
Scheduled Dates
This course is not currently scheduled. Please contact us for more information on course availability.
Course Description
Students will learn the skills and knowledge required in a medical environment or insurance company. Students will develop administrative skills through a variety of media and methodology. Medical Administrative Assistant students will practice using computers, insurance software, and calculators. A computer tutorial gives the students the opportunity to manipulate software and familiarize themselves with today's computerized medical office. Through simulated examination procedures, students will receive certification in CPR & First Aid, taking a patient's vital signs and charting these statistics. Training will include health information coding, using both CPT and ICD-9 codes, filing insurance claims, receiving payments, posting payments, and calculating the correct adjustment, as well as maintaining the financial and medical records. Courses in typing, word processing, and business mathematics will enable to graduate to prepare bank deposits and balance receipts. This program does not require an externship.
Daytime Sections meet Monday - Friday (Excludes weekends).
Evening Sections meet Monday - Friday plus five Saturdays during the day.
Cost
$9500
Time
515 Hours
Prerequisites
High School Diploma or GED
This course is also available as part of our Administrative Medical Assistant Program.