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May 26, 2024
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OFAD 146 - Fundamentals for the Medical Office 3 Credit(s).
Examines the operational activities of a medical practice from the medical assistant’s perspective. Daily operational activities include: scheduling appointments, patients registration, handling medical records, filing medical claim forms, bookkeeping procedures, and daily financial practices. Basic principles of health insurance processes are discussed and major categories of third-party payers are applied to electronic medical billing concepts. The medical office assistant’se as an office manager is presented and addresses supervisory tasks such as processing payroll, basic bookkeeping, emergency preparedness planning, and therapeutic communication skills. NOTE: Course offered fall, spring, and may be offered during additional sessions.
Prerequisite(s): RDNG 052 or ESOL 054 and ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 ; or
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