This program is designed to prepare individuals to work in ambulatory health care facilities in both the administrative and clinical areas. Clinical skills include assisting with physical examinations, diagnostic tests and treatment procedures. Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination. This program is designed to prepare individuals to work in a health care facility as a receptionist. Upon successful completion the student is able to register new patients, use proper telephone techniques, schedule appointments, file medical records, process mail and type and transcribe miscellaneous medical reports.
Students use both manual and computerized systems to organize a medical office.
Credits from this program may be transferred to the Medical Transcriptionist, Medical Assistant, or Medical Administrative Assistant Program.