Medical Office Professional

The Medical Office Professional program provides students with training and practical experience to secure employment in the medical field as a medical administrative assistant, medical secretary, medical records clerk, unit floor secretary, or health information specialist. A positive component of your program will include a six week internship with a local medical facility. You will also be prepared to sit for a national certification, which will enhance your employability on your chosen career path.

Your courses will include:

≈Keyboard mastery, speed building, and document processing

≈Introduction and Intermediate word processing

≈Filing, medical filing, and record keeping

≈Introduction to spreadsheets

≈Business English and math

≈Introduction to operating systems

≈Discovering the internet

≈Introduction to database and multimedia presentation

≈Medical terminology

≈Medical office simulation software

≈Communication, professionalism, telephone techniques

≈Standard precautions

≈Triage

≈Vital signs

≈Introduction to health insurance and medical coding

≈Medical law

≈Medical records management

≈Knowledge of HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

No previous training or experience is necessary, but requirements for the program include:

   A sincere desire to work as a team member in a professional medical environment

   A GED or High School Diploma with a minimum of a 9^th grade reading and language level. Educational programs are available here for those who do not yet meet the above requirements

   Physical requirements include the ability to stand, sit, bend, lift approximately 25 lbs., and sit and work on a computer

   Satisfactory Medical Office Professional assessment results and recommendations from the instructors and program counselor

   Ability to pass a C.O.R.I check (possibility to close permanent records)

   TB examination- Possibly a physical