Medical/Dental Office Management - National Polytechnic College

Medical/Dental Office Management from National Polytechnic College is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. PROGRAM GOALS: The Medical/Dental Office Management Diploma Program will prepare Students for an entry-level position as a Front Office Administrator, Medical/Dental Office Insurance Clerk, Medical/Dental Office Receptionist, Medical/Dental Transcription, Medical/Dental Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Computer Operator, or Billing Clerk with abilities to work in Medical and Dental Healthcare Offices or Hospitals. PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY: The Medical/Dental Office Management Program of National Polytechnic College is committed to excellence in education demonstrated by providing a meaningful comprehensive entry-level education program to Students, containing quality educational instruction. The program supports the vision, values, and mission of National Polytechnic College by offering a Medical/Dental Office Management program that adheres to the highest standards of educational integrity. In combination, the eight program courses ensure the adequacy of a well-rounded program through classes in didactic theory and integration and acquisition of performance objectives in the real life setting. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the Medical/Dental Office Management Diploma Program, Students will successfully obtain the knowledge and abilities to apply the following skills: Accurately complete, and submit various Medical/Dental Insurance Billing forms (CMS-1500, ADA Insurance Billing Form) Anatomy and Physiology of all major body systems Apply HIPAA regulation in all areas (Patient Confidentiality rules and guidelines) Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft Office Software and Medisoft Patient Accounting Software Basic financial Accounting/bookkeeping procedures (Accounts Receivable and Payable) Comprehension of Medical and Dental Terminology and Abbreviations Dental Anatomy and Physiology Identify and apply Laws and Ethics within the healthcare field Knowledge of all Basic Medical insurance (Medical and Dental) types Maintain office inventory of Medical and Office supplies and equipment Medical Insurance Terminology and Abbreviations Medical Insurance/Reimbursement Collection procedures Medical/Dental office oral and written communication skills Perform administrative duties with minimal supervision Perform the proper obtaining of Patient vital sign measurements including Ht and Wt Professional advancement strategies Proper usage of Medical/Dental Coding manuals (ICD-9 CM, CPT-4, HCPCS, CDT) Typing skills of 45 WPM and 10 key by touch Understand their role as a Front Office Administrator/Coding Specialist Understanding Medical and Dental charting with extraction of diagnosis and procedures performed OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: The Medical/Dental Office Management Diploma Program will prepare Students for an entry-level position as a Front Office Administrator, Medical/Dental Office Insurance Clerk, Medical/Dental Office Receptionist, Medical/Dental Transcription, Medical/Dental Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Computer Operator, or Billing Clerk with abilities to work in Medical and Dental Healthcare Offices, Hospitals. View more details on National Polytechnic College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.