Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The medical receptionist processes telephone calls, greets patients, schedules appointments, maintains patient file data, and may arrange for laboratory and diagnostic services. Accuracy, dependability and a courteous professional manner are essential. This career requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of patient confidentiality laws.
Award Outcomes
Utilize appropriate software.
Apply medical terminology.
Key business correspondence.
Communicate proper English and grammar.
Document telephone communication.
Schedule appointments.
Demonstrate accounting principles.
Illustrate professional behavior.
Interpret HIPAA regulations.
Utilize electronic health record.
Demonstrate insurance and billing procedures.
Apply medical coding principles.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie
Second Semester
| OFCR1317 | Medical Office Procedures | 4 |
| OFCR1335 | Medical Coding and Reimbursement Fundamentals | 4 |
Graduation (20 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
6/6/2018 : BP 2008 / EP 2209