Have you dreamed of starting a career in the medical field, but weren't sure where to begin? Consider the role of Medical Assistant, which in recent years has become an integral part of the healthcare arena. Medical Assistants are educated in both administrative and clinical procedures, and are capable of filling a variety of rewarding positions.
Our education program is divided into learning units called modules. You must complete the modules in their entirety, in any sequence, to successfully complete this curriculum.
The learning modules of the Medical Assisting program encompass lecture, theory, and laboratory work in the following areas:
Patient care and communication
Clinical assisting and pharmacology
Medical insurance, bookkeeping, and health sciences
Cardiopulmonary and electrocardiography
Laboratory procedures
Endocrinology and reproduction
Therapeutic care
Upon successful completion of the modules, you are required to participate in a 160-hour externship. This program provides you with the opportunity to interact with patients and apply the principles and practices learned in the classroom.
You will be prepared to maintain the highest quality of patient care; take vital signs; run laboratory and diagnostic tests, all while utilizing your organization, communication and management skills. Gain employment in a hospital, clinic, doctors' office, nursing home, medical supply business, home healthcare agency, insurance company, or pharmaceutical company.
Everest College Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program:
Medical Billing and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices, and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals.
You will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. You will also gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation.
The Medical Insurance Billing/Coding Program includes:
Medical insurance
Claims processing/collection strategies
Current procedural coding
Diagnostic coding
To succeed in this field, you will need to possess a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of medical terminology, preparing and processing of insurance claims, set up and maintenance of patient records, and proper code selection and application are all essential tools for this profession. Strong computer and keyboarding skills are also vital to the effectiveness of these jobs.
This program offers simulated practice where you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. You will practice interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary patient information for successfully completing and managing claims.
