MEDA 1500 Admin Role of the Medical Assistant
This course provides instruction in the administrative duties and responsibilities of the medical assistant role in medical office and clinic settings. Clerical topics such as verbal, written, and electronic communication; maintenance of patient records, and appointment scheduling will be covered. Medical office financial processes, including billing and collection, coding, banking procedures, handling of insurance forms, as well as equipment and supply inventory management will be included. Medical law and ethic topics are included. Simulated computer data entry for patient records, procedure and diagnostic codes, insurance processing, and electronic transmission of claims will be integrated in learning activities. Students with limited computer skills should complete
CMAP 1680 prior to taking this course. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in
NRST-1200, and
ZOO-1200 or
ZOO 2015. (3 lect.)
Prerequisite
Completion of or concurrent enrollment in NRST-1200 and ZOO-1200 or ZOO 2015.