Healthcare Management

HCA Medical Office Assistant



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$8,000.00(USD)

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  • 24 Cr Hours
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  • 8 Months

HCA MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT:

This Medical Office Assistant program is designed to provide understanding in medical record and documentation management, health care operations, software applications, and basic anatomy and physiology including medical office filing systems, scheduling and meeting planning. Upon completion of this program, the student among other items would able to:

  • Explain how to process patient information, health care, and insurance data following all governmental regulations,
  • Discuss the proper ways to file paper and electronic health care claim forms,
  • Describe how to use the proper diagnostic and procedure coding,
  • Outline how to correct a rejected claim, work with a clearinghouse, and appeal a rejected claim,
  • Define how to use layout and guidelines of the ICD-10-PCS and describe each character’s purpose that makes up the ICD-10-PCS code.

EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows
  • Ability to work with a computer

 

ADMISSIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED or College Transcripts
  • Proof of US Residency requirements.
  • Complete the Quick Contact form and request for details

 

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

To make your online experience enjoyable and trouble-free, students are required to meet the following material and equipment requirements:

  • Own or have access to a computer or laptop with Windows 7 or better.
  • Computer or laptop (with wireless mouse) must be compatible with Microsoft Office software, if you are not sure, complete the Quick Contact form on the website.
  • Have access to High Speed Internet with Mozilla Firefox Browser.
  • Ensure that their computer or laptop is able to display Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word
  • Have an e-mail account which the student checks daily.
  • Install Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 on their computer or laptop.

REQUIRED COURSES

  • BUS 106         Resume Writing and Career Development
  • HCA 102        ICD-10 Coding
  • HCA 103        Medical Terminology
  • HCA 104        Anatomy and Physiology I
  • HCA 105        Anatomy and Physiology II
  • HCA 106        Modern Medical Billing I
  • HCA 108        Modern Medical Coding I
  • HCA 110        Computers in Healthcare

DURATION

  • 600 Clock Hours 24 Semester Credit Hours
  • Full time students 8 months
  • Cost of Tuition including textbooks and materials $8,000.00
  • Grant and easy payment plan are available, please e-mail faid@joshuaci.com for details

 

MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY AND HOURLY RATE*

  • Median Wages (2022) hourly: $18.51
  • Median Wages (2022) Annual: $38,500
  • Employment (2022): 696,600

*The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Data 2022. ONET Online

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Possible job titles for students who graduated from this program include but not limited to the following:

  • Medical Secretary
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  • Unit Support Representative
  • Office Manager
  • Medical Receptionist
  • Patient Relations Representative
  • Front Office Manager
  • Health Unit Coordinator
  • Medical Office Specialist
  • Patient Coordinator

POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS

Upon successful completion of the program, optional certification information includes the following:

  • National Heathcare Association (NHA)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Certification $125.00

AWARD UPON COMPLETION

The student will receive a certificate with credit hour transcripts upon successful completion of the program.