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Medical Receptionist Certificate
Moorhead, Wadena, eCampus

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About this program

Course # Course TitleCredits
Required
ADMM1122 Medical Office Procedures4
ADMM1140 Medical Language Applications3
ADMM1150 Medical Billing/Insurance4
ADMM2270 Medical Office Simulation2
ADMS1116 Business Communications I3
CPTR1104 Intro to Computer Tech3
GSMS1104 Intro to Anatomy & Physiology3
HLTH1106 Medical Terminology2
HLTH2208 Pathophysiology3

Total Credits: 27

This program prepares individuals to work in a medical office setting. Medical receptionists greet patients, arrange appointments and provide informational services to patients. They possess excellent communication and technology skills. This position requires an excellent command of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology as well as expertise in medical office procedures.
 

Program outcomes

1. Demonstrate professional business communications.
2. Communicate using the language of medicine.
3. Utilize computer & other technology for health care applications.
4. Maintain the health care record.
5. Exhibit ethical behavior in the health care setting.
6. Apply bookkeeping and insurance procedures.
7. Perform medical administrative responsibilities (i.e. appointment scheduling, telephone procedures) to provide optimal services to the patient and employer.
8. Demonstrate organizational skills.
9. Demonstrate effective communication
10.Demonstrate critical thinking.
11.Demonstrate personal, social and ethical responsibility
12.Demonstrate effective use of technology.
 

Program accreditation

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.