Vocational Program – Medical Administrative Assistant + Billing & Coding

Award Level – Vocational Certificate CIP Code: 52.0401

PROGRAM DETAILS

Program Duration: 8-12 months (self-paced) Completion Award: Vocational Certificate Clock Hours: 557.8 Contact hours (non-credit bearing) Tuition: $4,000 Pre-requisite: Students must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent

DESCRIPTION

Medical Administrative Assistant + Billing & Coding Certificate program is designed to prepare students with

the knowledge and skills required for entry level medical administrative assistant and billing & coding

positions. The program also is preparation for various certification exams that will improve employment

prospects. The program encompasses both general allied health knowledge (e.g. HIPAA laws and healthcare

information, ethical standards, and effective communication) and technical knowledge and functions specific

to the medical office environment. Graduates should be prepared for all aspects of a medical office by

receiving training for both Medical Administrative Assistant and Billing & Coding industry certifications

offered by the National Healthcareer Association. .

POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT & CAREER OUTLOOK

Quick Facts: Medical Secretaries

Median Wages 2016 $33,730 per year

$16.22 per hour

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Number of Jobs, 2014 528,000

Projected growth, 2014-2024 14% or higher (Much faster

than Average)

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Projected job openings, 2014-2024 163,800

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Medical Administrative

Assistant + Billing &

Coding

This vocational program provides

students with an intro to

administrative functions,

operations and software of a

typical small to medium

healthcare facility, retirement

home, health clinic, specialist

office, or hospital.

Upon completion of the

programs, students are prepared

to attempt the following industry

certification exams offered by the

American Medical Certification

Association (AMCA).

-Medical Administrative

Assistant Certification

- Billing & Coding Specialist

Certification

Module Title Contact hours HIT-1000 Introduction to Healthcare 39.98

HIT-1300 Anatomy, Physiology, & Med. Terminology 195.75

HIT-1500 Understanding Health Ins. Billing/Coding 83.96

HIT-2000 Administrative Healthcare 68.31

HIT-2200 Medical Law & HIPAA Compliance 67.35

HIT-2300 Health Information Management 59.26

HIT-2500 Electronic Health Records 46.19

Total: 557.8 Contact Hours (CH)

Medical Administrative Assistant + Billing & Coding – Program Layout

Program Outcomes

Because the student’s courses will vary, based on the concentration they select on the following page, the program outcomes will be determined by the corresponding course outcome, as outlined below.

Learning Outcome

Describe careers available, the roles of the CDC and OSHA, and effective communication in healthcare settings

Demonstrate compliance with HIPAA standards in relationship to administrative, physical, and technical safeguards; explain adherence to medical, legal, and ethical standards; and penalties associated with HIPAA Discuss the operations of the health information department detailing legal requirements, operational safeguards, and ethical constraints placed on health information

Explain the laws that govern pharmacy, whether federal or state-mandated

Interpret physician orders and prescriptions, and prepare and distribute medications

Define medical and pharmaceutical terms and abbreviations

Explain the pharmacology of medications in relation to the anatomy affected

Perform pharmaceutical calculations

Process insurance billing or collect payments

Communicate with patients and medical professionals

OUTCOMES