Administrative Medical Assistant (Billing & Coding)
9 months / 36 weeks / 720 hours = 44 credit hours
This program prepares graduates for the administrative medical front office. The Administrative Medical Assistant program provides the student with the skills necessary to manage the day-to-day operations of a medical facility with an emphasis on medical billing, coding and health unit coordinating. The student will receive training that emphasizes the administrative and business aspects of overseeing a medical office.
We place emphasis on terminology and the practices and procedures commonly associated with the operation, administration and record keeping, billing and coding of a medical office. Upon graduation, the student will be able to pursue entry level positions with healthcare agencies, clinics, physician’s offices, group practices, hospitals, governmental agencies, long-term healthcare facilities, home health agencies and private insurance companies.
The student will earn certifications in First Aid and CPR through the American Red Cross.
This program prepares a student to challenge for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. This certification will prove to the employer that you know how to use Microsoft Office applications efficiently and productively.
Course
Duration
Introduction to Microcomputer Concepts, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Word Processing applications using Microsoft Word.
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Electronic spreadsheets applications using Microsoft Excel.
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Visual Presentation applications using Microsoft PowerPoint.
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Medical Office Procedures/Terminology I
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Medical Office Procedures/Terminology II
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Medical Manager - Medical Billing Software
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Health Unit Coordinating - Medical Records,
Transcribing Orders, Patient Admissions & Discharge
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Advanced Billing & Coding
60 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Internship - Practical Experience/Job Search Skills
120 hrs /
4 qtr. credit hours
Total
720 hrs /
44 qtr. credit hours
Entry Level Career & Path Opportunities
Medical Clerk, Medical Receptionist/Secretary, Medical Records Clerk, Medical Billing, Insurance Claims, Admitting Representative, Customer Service, Health Insurance Claims Examiner, Records Clerk, Health Unit Coordinator, Unit Clerk, Ward Clerk, Medical Administrative Assistant, Office Insurance Manager
Employment Outlook
The health services industry is projected to register some employment gains over the next few years. Employment opportunities for administrative assistant will increase as more people are able to pay for medical services or are covered by health insurance plans.
Healthcare is the largest industry in this country. The aging of our elderly population combined with continued medical advances will significantly increase healthcare demand and career opportunities.
Fresno, California
Phone (800) 684-7196
