Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECNU-0090
Organization's ID:
M601
Organization:
Eastwick College-Nutley
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 weeks (36 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 2 Medical Office Management (1 Hour Lecture, 1 Hour Lab)
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce the students to the administrative aspect of a medical office. Students are trained to schedule appointments, open and maintain records, perform basic coding and complete medical insurance forms, order supplies, and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Make appointments
  • Correctly route office mail, complete a superbill and all kinds of insurance forms
  • Code procedures and diagnosis accurately
  • Understand the legal and ethical issues involved in office procedures
  • Create a patient record and patient ledger

General Topics:

  • Medical assistant occupation, appointments, medical records, health care setting/health care team, legal and ethical considerations, medical insurance coding, and ICD-9
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials