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Career Training - Medical Billing Specialist Program
Occupation Description
Perform secretarial duties utilizing specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence.
According to the Department of Labor, this profession will.
- Be among those with the largest number of new jobs.
- Target applicants with extensive knowledge of software applications.
- Take on the roles of information and communication managers.
Medical Secretaries are projected to experience a 17% growth through 2016, the highest in all secretarial areas.
Positions Attainable upon Program Completion:
- Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health/Health Care Administration Management
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration Management
- Medical Office Management and Administration
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Program Overview
New Horizons Knoxville training program not only prepares our students for a rewarding career, it validates their knowledge through national industry certification. The Medical Billing Specialist Program prepares the student for proper handling of patient data, fundamental billing and coding, medical office procedures and more. Our certified instructors deliver comprehensive training, allowing each student the ability to move through the training at their own pace, at the training center, at work, or at home. There is no more waiting for a course to be scheduled in the classroom or cancelled classes due to low enrollment. With the New Horizons Knoxville program your students can start their the Medical Billing Specialist Program today.
Value of Certification
New Horizons Knoxville's comprehensive Medical Billing Specialist Program prepares you for the CBCS, CMAA and MCAS certification exam. The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) are nationally recognized certifications from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) is a globally recognized Microsoft certification.
By attaining these certifications you validate your competency and reliability in the field, and you will be recognized as a Nationally Certified Allied Healthcare professional.
The Benefits of Certification
- The majority of hospitals, private practices and organizations require National Certification as a competency standard.
- Recruiters will have confidence in your proven skill set for job placement.
- Certified students have higher marketability in a competitive field.
Program Includes:
- Medical Office Procedures and Administration: Course Outline
- The Automated Medical Office: Course Outline
- Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)
- Human Anatomy, Physiology & Medical Terminology: Course Outline
- Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials: Course Outline
Certifications Targeted:
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) - Word
- Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) - Excel
Program Length/Tuition
322 hours, $5,999
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