MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE - MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.MEDOFC.ASST.14

Medical front office support professionals function in the front office handling incoming and outgoing patients. They perform administrative duties requiring the skills to create and maintain medical records and schedule and monitor appointments. In addition to the administrative duties, they handle coding and billing, collections, third party reimbursement, and credit arrangements. Computer basic skills are required, so the scheduling and billing process can be completed using a practice management software.

This award is for individuals:

• Who can demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding and document formatting and have at least one year of office experience.
• Who are new to a medical office setting.
• Who have successfully completed the courses in the Medical Front Office Marketable Skills Achievement Award.

This sequence of courses will prepare students for entry-level employment in a medical front office setting by developing core proficiency in medical terminology, office procedures, software applications, electronic medical records, coding basics, and medical insurance.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE -- MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT (FORMERLY UNDER BUSINESS OFFICE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT)

Gainful Employment Information

(Marketable Skills Achievement Award)

Offered at Brookhaven only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: MSA.MED.OFCT.ASST

Medical front office support professionals function in the front office handling incoming and outgoing patients. They perform administrative duties requiring the skills to schedule and monitor appointments, create and maintain patient records, demonstrate computer basics and use a practice management software in the medical office.

This award is for individuals:

• Who can demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding and document formatting and have at least one year of office experience.
• Who are new to a medical office setting.

This sequence of courses will prepare students for entry-level employment in a medical front office setting by developing core proficiency in medical terminology, medical office procedures, and medical software applications.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

POFI 1104	Computer Fundamentals	1
POFT 1127	Introduction to Keyboarding	1
MDCA 1313	Medical Terminology	3
POFM 1317	Medical Administrative Support	3
POFM 1302	Medical Software Applications	3
POFM 1191	Special Topics in Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	1
		12

Minimum Hours Required

12

NOTE: Credit earned from the courses above may be applied to Semester I in the Medical Front Office Assistant Certificate.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE - MEDICAL CODER

Gainful Employment Information

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.MEDOFC.CODER.14

The Medical Coder Certificate provides training in medical terminology, coding, billing, and insurance procedures. Entry-level employment opportunities that require a comprehensive knowledge of ICD and CPT codes are offered at medical offices, research facilities, health insurance companies, billing agencies, and allied health facilities. The Medical Coder certificate provides an external learning experience and a foundation to prepare for the national examinations.

CREDIT HOURS

PREREQUISITES

MDCA 1409	Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants OR	4
BIOL 2401	Anatomy and Physiology I	(4)
MDCA 1313	Medical Terminology	3
		7

SEMESTER I

POFI 1301	Computer Applications I	3
HITT 1301	Health Data Content and Structure	3
HPRS 2201	Pathophysiology	2
POFM 1300	Basic Medical Coding	3
		11

SEMESTER II

MDCA 1205	Medical Law and Ethics	2
HITT 1342	Ambulatory Coding	3
HITT 1345	Health Care Delivery Systems	3
HPRS 1310	Introduction to Pharmacology	3
		11

SEMESTER III

HITT 2335	Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies	3
HITT 2340	Advanced Medical Billing and Reimbursement	3
HITT 2245	Coding Certification Exam Review	2
HITT 1266	Practicum (or Field Experience)-Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	2
		10

Minimum Hours Required

39

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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