Program Objective
To prepare the student for an entry-level career as a Medical-Dental Office Manager. Students will acquire skills in medical law and ethics, medical-dental terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical-dental insurance and coding, medical records, and computer word processing. Also accounting systems, computer integrated accounting, human relations, supervisory management, records and office management and computerized practice and account management.
The Medical or Dental Office Manager will be assigned such tasks as arranging and confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment records, sending bills, receiving payments, ordering supplies and materials, completing insurance forms, handling correspondence, and arranging for hospital admission and laboratory services.
Career Opportunities
Medical Office Manager
Dental Office Managers
Medical Office Assistants
Medical Secretary/Receptionists
Medical Records Clerks
Dental Office Assistants
Competency Profile
Upon completion of the Medical-Dental Office Manager program, the graduate should be able to:
Use computer word processing and Microsoft Office software packages efficiently.
Apply medical office skills, such as charting, keyboarding, answering the telephone and scheduling patients.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform skills necessary for clerical and secretarial duties.
Obtain a thorough understanding of medical and dental terminology to perform adequately in the job and to enhance personal advancement opportunities.
Demonstrate the effective use of verbal and written communication skills in a professional manner.
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