Medical Receptionist

Diploma - 34 credits

About this program
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 and 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 technology for medical office applications.
  4. Prepare and manage the healthcare record.
  5. Explain legal and ethical behavior in a healthcare setting.
  6. Perform insurance and financial procedures for the medical office.
  7. Manage and maintain an appointment schedule.
  8. Demonstrate organizational skills.
  9. Demonstrate proper written communication.
  10. Demonstrate critical thinking.
  11. Demonstrate professional work behaviors.
  12. Perform registration procedures.
  13. Demonstrate knowledge of structure and function of the human body.
  14. Demonstrate knowledge of disease processes and their treatments.
  15. Demonstrate professional communication for the medical office.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604-1411 http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
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Curriculum overview

Credits Requirement type
31 Required courses
3 Restricted electives in courses
34 Total

Medical Receptionist - Diploma

Required Courses:

Course Credits
ADMM1104 - Medical Language Applications I 3
ADMM1110 - Medical Documentation I 4
ADMM1122 - Medical Office Procedures 4
ADMM1150 - Medical Billing/Insurance 4
ADMM1200 - Medical Office Technology Tools 2
ADMM2104 - Medical Language Applications II 3
ADMM2130 - Medical Office Career Insight 2
ADMM2500 - Human Disease Applications for Administrative Health Professionals 3
ADMS1116 - Business Communications I 3
HLTH1110 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3
COMM1130 - Small Group Communication 3
COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication 3
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1st Fall Term - 16 credits

Course Credits
ADMM1104 - Medical Language Applications I 3
ADMM1110 - Medical Documentation I 4
ADMM1122 - Medical Office Procedures 4
ADMM1200 - Medical Office Technology Tools 2
HLTH1110 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 3

1st Spring Term - 18 credits

Course Credits
ADMM1150 - Medical Billing/Insurance 4
ADMM2104 - Medical Language Applications II 3
ADMM2130 - Medical Office Career Insight 2
ADMM2500 - Human Disease Applications for Administrative Health Professionals 3
ADMS1116 - Business Communications I 3

3 credits from one or more of these courses:

Course Credits
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3
COMM1130 - Small Group Communication 3
COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication 3

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