Medical Front Office Assistant
Medical Front Office Assistants are key members of the healthcare team.
In general, they are the patients’ first contact upon entering the medical office or clinic, and they play a valuable role in providing a positive experience for the patient. The duties of the Medical Front Office Assistant include greeting patients, scheduling appointments, entering demographic and insurance information into the practices’ electronic health records software, answering phones, assigning medical codes, processing insurance, and patient check-in and check-out.
This fully online program is taught by a live-instructor, in real-time, in a virtual classroom using Zoom technology. Class time is engaging, and students are given opportunities to interact with their instructor and fellow students.
Topics covered include medical terminology, electronic health records, compliance, law and ethics, office policies and procedures, insurance and medical billing, scheduling, patient intake and checkout, communication, and patient education.
National certification exam through the National Health Career Association and exam preparation materials are included with the program.
Must be 18+ years. A high school diploma or GED is required for NHA certification. Students will need to have access to internet, PC, laptop, or tablet and access to a printer in order to participate.
Locations:
| Name of Institution | Dates | Schedule | Tuition* | Payment Plan | Registration |
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| Georgia Highlands College Center for Continuing and Professional Education | 9/24/22-2/4/23 | ONLINE Saturdays 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM | $1299 | CTS payment plan
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| San Leandro Adult School | 9/24/22-2/4/23 | ONLINE Saturdays 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM | $1299 | CTS payment plan
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| Glendale Community College | 9/24/22-2/4/23 | ONLINE Saturdays 9:00 AM- 12:30 PM | $1299 | No payment plan |
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