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Health Care Office Coordinator, Associate in Applied Science

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania | Northampton Community College- Bethlehem (ETPP) | ID: 170288

Overview

3835 GREEN POND RD BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania 18020-7568
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610-861-5500
Online Training
Classroom Training
Distance Learning
Health Care Office Coordinator, Associate in Applied Science
Employment Skill Gain
Associate’s Degree
$21,479.00 - $38,703.00
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

Studies will include state-of-the-art office equipment and software. You will learn the marketable skills required to work well with other people in an office environment, and these skills will be applied through a valuable internship experience related to your field of study. We emphasize development of professional attitudes, values, and ethics. As you grow through the program, you will gain critical thinking, priority setting, and decision-making skills needed in today's business environment. This program prepares you to accept the responsibilities and challenges expected of a skilled healthcare office coordinator in the vast professional medical field. A healthcare office coordinator ensures a well-run practice for physicians and patients in strict compliance with healthcare laws. Office coordinators oversee the business operations of medical offices, clinics, managed care organizations, health agencies, and similar organizations. Their responsibilities are broad in scope and highly dependent on the size of the practice.

Skills & Competencies

Students who complete the program will:
  • Utilize the appropriate medical terminology.
  • Display the necessary office skills needed to function effectively in a health care setting.
  • Identify the appropriate documentation that is required for billing and reimbursement.
  • 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 adhering to current HIPAA standards.
  • Utilize analytical skills and administrative techniques necessary to organize, prioritize, and manage the flow of confidential information with adherence to current HIPAA standards.

Additional Information

Service Costs

13,544.00
14,622.00
28,495.00
30,768.00
5,935.00
2,000.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
94% were employed within six months after completing training.

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