Medical Office Specialist - Mt Hood Community College

Medical Office Specialist from Mt Hood Community College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. A Medical Office Specialist as an administrative secretary will gain skills in patient relations, reception, medical records, com-puters, scheduling, coding, and billing. This option appeals to one who enjoys helping people, wants to work in a professional setting, and prefers a variety of job assignments. Students interested in administrative work in a medical setting should enjoy working with healthcare professionals, demonstrate strong communication skills, show an interest in medical and health issues, and be dedicated to professionalism. Students should have typing competency and basic formatting knowledge before enrolling in classes in this program. Upon graduation students may be hired to work in physicians? offices, public and private hospitals, teaching hospitals, clinics, laboratories, insurance companies, and governmental facilities. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, the student should be able to: Discuss the roles of the healthcare team members, elements of successful leadership, and problem-solving strategies Describe medical terminology, including disease processes and pharmacology Differentiate verbal and nonverbal communication, including gender differences, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the elements of speaking and listening Describe the knowledge and skills required of an administrative secretary Compare and contrast the billing and coding elements Complete a professional resume Describe job searches and correct interview techniques. View more details on Mt Hood Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.