MEDA 259 - Medical Office Applications

3 Credits
Students will master the administrative duties of medical office management. This will include communication skills both verbal and non-verbal, computerized office management, scheduling, accounting practices, financial management, third party billing and reimbursement, and daily operations. Students will have hands-on interaction in the use of electronic medical records. This course requires two hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.

Grade Note(s): A grade of C or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Generate paper and electronic health information to include organizing patient records and filing while applying appropriate legal, regulatory agency, and ethical guidelines.
2. Use multiple clinical and administrative functions in electronic medical records.
3. Demonstrate professional behavior in the healthcare setting.
4. Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
5. Perform basic accounting procedures.
6. Perform duties within legal, regulatory and ethical guidelines.
7. Discuss interpersonal skills and human behavior related to patients throughout the lifespan.