Medical Admin Assistant Program in Colorado Springs
The Medical Administrative Assistant program is designed to provide you the business, technology and communication skills needed to work in a private physician’s office, clinic, hospital setting or professional dental environment.
You receive an Associate of Occupational Studies degree, which makes you eligible to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant certifications from the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Plus, you are eligible to sit for NHA’s Certified Medical Transcriptionists exam.
The Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares you with the knowledge and skills to:
Edit and format transcriptions
Interpret documentation into alphanumeric form through correct coding
Utilize various medical software
Code from ICD-9-CM, CPT-4 and ADA codes
Additionally, you’ll gain insight on anatomy and physiology, medical office procedures, medical law and ethics, and computer applications. You’ll also benefit from medical billing and coding classes, essential in working with insurance companies, hospitals, pharmacies and doctors’ offices.
The Medical Administrative Assistant program also comprises an externship, which provides you an opportunity to put your skills to work in a real-world situation within the Colorado Springs community.
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