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Administrative Medical Procedures I

Medical Office AssistantHealth & Human Services

Core Course Topics

  1. Introduction to Medical Assisting

  2. Medical Law Ethics

  3. Organization of the Health Care Delivery System

  4. Patient Education

  5. Patient Reception

  6. Telephone Techniques

  7. Managing Appointments

  8. Written Communication

  9. Health Information Management/Protection

  10. Electronic Applications in the Medical Office

  11. Medical Office Management

  12. Emergency Preparedness

  13. Credit Arrangements and Fee Collection

  14. Medical Bookkeeping and Accounting

  15. Banking Services and Procedures

  16. Career Strategies

  17. Electronic Health Record

  18. Medical Coding (HCPCS, ICD-10, CMS)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the professional role of the medical assistant.

Define the legal scope of practice for a medical office assistant.

Describe the administrative and clinical duties of the medical assistant.

Explain fees, credit arrangements related to reimbursement for services.

Explain the importance of obtaining certification for the medical assistant.

Perform telephone triage of emergency patients.

Utilize open-ended interview questions to assess the patient.

Discuss the career options available to a properly credentialed medical assistant or medical insurance specialist.

Demonstrate honesty and integrity in the performance of all medical business practices.

Demonstrate honesty and integrity in the performance of all medical business practices.

Demonstrate empathy and awareness of other’s feelings when communicating with patients, physicians, and staff members.

Perform in an EHR

Perform medical coding (HCPCS, ICD-10, CMS)