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Health Care Office Specialist Certificate

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania | Northampton Community College- Bethlehem (ETPP) | ID: 140941

Overview

3835 GREEN POND RD BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania 18020-7568
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Admissions Office:
877-543-0998
Classroom Training
Health Care Office Specialist Certificate
Employment Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
$11,837.00 - $23,092.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Northampton Area Community College is a Pennsylvania Community College accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For the past 50 years NCC has been offering short- term certificates and diplomas and Associate's Degrees in over 100 pr

Program Description

This program prepares you for the responsibilities and challenges expected of a skilled administrative assistant in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities of a healthcare office specialist include front-office duties, health services coding, and patient insurance reimbursement, but these responsibilities can vary depending on the size of the practice. Courses for the healthcare pathways include Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology, CPT Coding Methodology, and PCS Coding Methodologies. We have an excellent record of employment for our graduates in the full range of healthcare settings. This program prepares you for the responsibilities and challenges expected of a skilled administrative assistant in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities of a healthcare office specialist include front-office duties, health services coding, and patient insurance reimbursement, but these responsibilities can vary depending on the size of the practice. Courses for the healthcare pathways include Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology, CPT Coding Methodology, and PCS Coding Methodologies. We have an excellent record of employment for our graduates in the full range of healthcare settings. This program prepares you for the responsibilities and challenges expected of a skilled administrative assistant in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities of a healthcare office specialist include but are not limited to front-office duties, health services coding, and patient insurance reimbursement,

Skills & Competencies

Identify the appropriate documentation that is required for billing and reimbursement. Categorize patient health conditions and treatments to assign proper codes. Apply the appropriate coding system: ICD codes to diagnosis/procedures, HCPCS codes to medical equipment, supplies, etc., and CPT codes to procedures for health records and billing. Apply patient accounting principles and reimbursements. Analyze patient records to maximize reimbursement. Utilize software to accomplish work-related tasks accurately and efficiently in a healthcare environment. Utilize analytical skills and administrative techniques necessary to organize, prioritize, and manage the flow of confidential information in a healthcare setting. Exhibit professionally acceptable attitudes, values & ethics in the healthcare profession. Explain the basic human resource management principles as related to the healthcare environment.

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 44 hours/69 weeks
  • 436013 - Medical Secretaries
  • www.northampton.edu
  • 07/31/2020
  • Full Time, Part Time, Daytime, Evening

Service Costs

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17,893.00
19,552.00
3,520.00
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Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
67% were employed within six months after completing training.

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