Business Office Technology - Medical Office Procedures

Medical Office Procedures (BTEC 1275)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 2.00
Lab Credits: 1.00

Description: This course utilizes both classroom discussion and real-world simulation exercises to prepare you to perform the variety of tasks needed to work in a medical setting. Emphasis will be placed on customer service; legal and ethical responsibilities; and filing and handling correspondence. Discussions will also focus on making travel arrangements; planning meetings; discussing fees and credit; and performing banking, billing and daily accounting; as well as preparing and processing insurance claims. Computer simulations using Medisoft software will be completed during this course. Must be taken A-F.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Prepare for a job as a Medical Office Assistant
2. 2. Explain the difference between medical law and ethics
3. 3. Use an Electronic health records systems
4. 4. Schedule patient appointments using an electronic health records system
5. 5. Post patient charges to an electronic health record system