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Medical Administrative Specialist

Medical Administrative Specialists perform a broad range of tasks to keep hospitals, clinics and the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, optometrists and other types of medical facilities running smoothly. They answer telephones, greet patients, update and file patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and much more.

In addition, this program also teaches Medical Billing. Medical Billing professionals perform a range of tasks encompassing the billing and accounts receivable management functions of a healthcare practice. Their major responsibility is to accurately submit claims and patient statements in order to receive the correct reimbursement for medical services rendered, in the shortest amount of time.

TechSkills of Sacramento’s Medical Administrative Specialist training program equips you with the career skills to:

·        Accurately handle documentation, storage and retrieval of a patient's medical data

·        Follow proper medical office etiquette guidelines

·        Adhere to state and Federal regulations

·        Bill insurance companies the correct data to receive proper reimbursements on claims

Program Elements:
 

Topics include Medical Terminology, Medical Law and Ethics (HIPAA), Introduction to Medical Coding and Billing, Computerized Accounting Basics using MediSoft, Computer Skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel, Business communication, and Professional Development.

Graduates of TechSkills of California’s Medical Administrative Specialist training program typically begin their healthcare careers in positions such as Medical Records Technician, Medical Secretary, Medical Billing Clerk, Medical Reimbursement Specialist, Patient Accounts Representative and other similar roles.

TechSkills of California's Medical Administrative Specialist Course includes the following courses:

Medical Administrative Specialist (MAS)

*Medical Terminology
*Medical Law and Ethics (HIPAA)
*Computer Skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
*Medical Administrative Essentials
*Professional Billing Concepts
*Advanced Office Procedures

Pre- Requisites: High school diploma or GED.