Medical Receptionist ITC
Medical Receptionists with positive and caring personalities are important to a medical office. The Medical Receptionist Intermediate Technical Certificate prepares you for an entry-level position in medical-related fields.
The courses cover:
- Telephone and human relations communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Preparing insurance documents for various payers, including: Medicaid, Medicare, Workers' Compensation, & regional carriers.
- Medical office records and organization
- Physician chart note transcription
- Medical terminology
Upon completion of this certificate, you will:
- Apply English and word processing skills to transcribe physician dictation
- Have basic knowledge of medical billing software
- Have basic knowledge of electronic patient scheduling and initial data entry
- Have the ability to multitask in a medical setting
- Understand HIPAA regulations and the importance of medical ethics and medical record responsibilities
General Education Core
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM-101 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION | 3.00 |
| HRPT-185 | HUMAN RELATIONS IN ORGANIZATIONS | 3.00 |
| or PSYC-101 | INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY | |
| Total Credits | 6.00 | |
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GNBPT-110 | BUSINESS COMPUTER SKILLS | 3.00 |
| GNBPT-185 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | 3.00 |
| GNBPT-200 | BUSINESS DOCUMENT PROCESSING | 3.00 |
| MEDPT-173 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 3.00 |
| MEDPT-175 | ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTING I | 3.00 |
| MEDPT-251 | MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION I | 3.00 |
| MEDPT-259 | PATIENT RECORD SYSTEMS | 3.00 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.00-4.00 | |
| FINANCIAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS | ||
| FINITE MATHEMATICS | ||
| MATH FOR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Total Credits | 24.00-25.00 | |
