Health Occupations - Medical Office Professional

Medical Office Professional

Learning Outcomes

What certification will I receive after completing the program?

Students that complete the Medical Ofice Professional program receive Electronic Health/Medical Record certification as well as a completion certificate that increases employability.

What will I learn in this program?

To provide students with the necessary training and education to qualify them for entry-level employment in a medical office, and other health related agencies.
To provide a venue for students already employed in the health industry to update their medical knowledge and to secure skills that might lead to promotion or elevated job assignment in their current place of employment or to more successfully obtain a position outside their current place of employment.
To develop a knowledge base and skills that will enable the student to understand and perform the entry-level duties of a medical receptionist, administrative medical assistant, patient service representative and if desired, secure such a position in a medical setting.
To orient the student to the governmental regulations and occupational codes of ethics that contributes to the legal aspects of the health care industry.
To briefly acquaint the student the health care industry and identify the similarities and differences among managed care organizations.
To briefly acquaint the student with the basic types of insurance programs (Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, MediCaid- MediCal, TRI-CARE and CHAMPVA, Worker’s Compensation).
To have students understand the processes of enrolling new patients into a medical practice, maintaining patient medical records, clinical assessment and treatment, and patient departure procedures.
To provide the student with basic electronic application exercises that provide practice completing electronic patient registration, appointment setting, adherence to annual HIPAA requirements, and documentation of payment.
To support the diversity and contributions of others.
To recognize the benefit of seeking Certification as an Administrative Medical Assistant, even though not required for employment.
To demonstrate interest in ongoing learning opportunities.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify and spell assigned medical and business English terms.
Demonstrate manual and computer bookkeeping utilized in the medical office.
Complete a basic computer abilities assessment covering keying speed, Microsoft Office skills with Word, Power Point and Excel.
Apply the requirements of business English and business correspondence to all assignments.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Use internet links to provide resources for locating the most current information about key topics in research assignments.
Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to make appropriate adjustments when provided with new information.
Communicate respectfully and demonstrate an acceptance of diversity in all interactions.
Demonstrate curiosity and seek resources and opportunities for lifelong learning.

Requirements

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Next Steps

Refund Policy

Refunds for this class must be requested by the end of the second week of class. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged.

Health Occupations Center

8770 Mast Boulevard

Santee, CA 92071

(619) 956-4300

Grossmont Union High School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on age, gender, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics. (GUHSD Board Policy 5145.3)
4119.26 BP Employee/Student Interaction Policy

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