Students are trained to assist with medical examinations and treatment and to work as a team member in the medical office environment. Additionally, medical assisting students are exposed to the principles of medical ethics and medical legal issues facing healthcare providers. Students successfully completing the program are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree. Students may enter autumn semester. A course may be attempted a maximum of two times.
Students are responsible for filing required forms, associated fees, and grade transcripts.
If the test is positive, a health care provider's statement will be required stating the care being received. Since there is a series of three vaccines, students should begin the series in the first year of the program. Medical secretaries are trained to effectively greet patients, either on the telephone or on their arrival at the office, schedule appointments, post charges and payments, collect fees, submit insurance claims using current coding procedures, maintain patient records, calculate payroll, and transcribe letters and patient chart notes. Students may enter either autumn or spring semester. Back Medical Transcription Option Medical transcriptionists are trained to work in a variety of settings utilizing both office administration and transcription skills.