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Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals Specialization
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Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals Specialization

Understanding Procedures and Administration. Medical Office Procedures and Administration Fundamentals provides students with a comprehensive overview of key administrative functions in healthcare settings, including patient scheduling, medical billing, office management, and essential regulatory compliance – equipping them with the foundational skills needed to excel in medical office administration.

Jennifer Zabel

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Beginner level

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Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Discuss the role and responsibilities related to medical front office procedures

  • Recognize the importance of HIPAA and HITECH compliance laws

  • Explain various aspects of records management

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Professionalism in Allied Health

Course 18 hours4.8 (587 ratings)

What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Develop and exercise emotional intelligence, self-management, and interpersonal skills

  • Build and improve internal and external communication skills with all exchanges

  • Enhance the patient care experience with successful interactions and patient satisfaction

Skills you'll gain

Category: Medical Ethics
Category: Emotional Strength
Category: Professional Communication
Category: Diversity and Cultural Bias Training
Category: Patient Interaction

What you'll learn

  • Discuss the role and responsibilities related to medical front office procedures

  • Describe the daily operation in the ambulatory care setting

Skills you'll gain

Category: Knowledge of patient care
Category: Daily tasks of administration
Category: Insurance plan differentiation
Category: Filing of medical records
Category: Front office policies specific to a medical setting

What you'll learn

  • Recognize the importance of HIPAA and HITECH compliance laws

  • Demonstrate knowledge of patient intake and processing

  • Explain various aspects of records management

Skills you'll gain

Category: The soft skill requirements of an allied healthcare professional
Category: Comprehend payment adjudication and the resubmission process
Category: Healthcare regulations and rules
Category: Understand insurance coverage
Category: Schedule patient services

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Jennifer Zabel

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