2017 - 2018 Catalog
Program: Medical Front Office

MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE - MEDICAL FRONT OFFICE ASSISTANT

(Level I Certificate)

Brookhaven only

(Block Scheduling available on Brookhaven Campus)

• 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.16

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

(Occupational Skills Award)

Offered at Brookhaven only

(Block Scheduling available on Brookhaven Campus)

• 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.OFF.ASST.16

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

POFT 1127	Introduction to Keyboarding	1
POFI 1301	Computer Applications I	3
MDCA 1313	Medical Terminology	3
POFM 1317	Medical Administrative Support	3
POFM 1327	Medical Insurance	3
		13

Minimum Hours Required

13

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

(Block Scheduling available on Brookhaven Campus)

• 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.16

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. This award also provides a foundation to prepare for the national certification exams.

The Medical Coder Certificate prepares the student to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam offered by American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).

CREDIT HOURS

PREREQUISITES

POFI 1301	Computer Applications I	3
MDCA 1313	Medical Terminology	3
MDCA 1409	Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants	4
		10

SEMESTER I

HITT 1301	Health Data Content and Structure	3
HITT 2371	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology	3
HITT 1341	Coding and Classification Systems	3
		9

SEMESTER II

HITT 1311	Health Information Systems	3
HITT 1253	Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information	2
HITT 1342	Ambulatory Coding	3
		8

SEMESTER III

HITT 2335	Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies	3
HITT 2245	Coding Certification Exam Review	2
		5

Minimum Hours Required

32

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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