Graduates of this training will be ready to:
- perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining records, medical transcription, and application of computer management tools and equipment;
- manage practice finances including bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and proper plans for third-party reimbursement, using CPT & ICD-9 coding;
- demonstrate a proficient knowledge of medical terminology and procedures as it relates to surgical procedures, diagnostic testing, human anatomy and physiology, the etiology and pathology of diseases, and common treatment options;
- demonstrate professional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and,
- demonstrate professional conduct and apply legal, social, and ethical responsibilities within the health care environment .
Should an individual later decide to enroll in an Associate Degree program at MTC, courses from the Medical Office certificate curriculum will apply to the extent that they are required in a specific program, or that they meet appropriate elective course requirements. |
