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Administrative Medical Assistant Career Prep

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania | Lackawanna College | ID: 140924

Overview

501 VINE ST SCRANTON, Pennsylvania 18509-3206
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Admissions Office:
570-504-1586
Online Training
Classroom Training
Administrative Medical Assistant Career Prep Certification Program
Employment Skill Gain
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
$5,000.00 - $5,000.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Lackawanna College is approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education to grant degrees and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Program Description

Administrative Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers in the health care industry today. The need for professionals that understand how to utilize computerized medical office software and perform administrative office procedures is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, chiropractic practices, and other health care providers all depend on administrative professionals for day-to-day-support. In the Administrative Medical Assistant course, you will learn medical terminology, patient confidentiality, scheduling, customer service, basic patient documentation, and basic billing as well as other administrative duties required by front office personnel including Microsoft Windows, Outlook and Word. In addition, students will prepare and take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Medical Administrative Assistant Certification exam as well as the Microsoft Office Word certification exam. Students will access the Medical Assistant component online and is self-paced, while all Microsoft components will be taught by an instructor in the classroom.

Skills & Competencies

Identify parts of the human body. Describe the basic function of each body system. Utilize medical terminology in written and spoken communications. Define medical terminology commonly found in the medical record. Prepare and maintain the appointment schedule. Demonstrate proper telephone handling techniques. Compose and prepare medical correspondence. Transcribe a dictated medical report. Manage incoming and outgoing financial transactions for the medical practice. Complete basic insurance forms, including the use of ICD-10. Prepare to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Medical Administrative Assistant Certification exam (included) Introduction to Windows and Microsoft Word with Certification

Additional Information

Service Costs

5,000.00
5,000.00

Performance Measures

The training Service/Course had no enrollments during the reporting period.
No performance information is available to review.
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