Medical Office I: Terminology and Coding

Medical Office I will prepare students for an entry-level job in a doctor’s office or clinic. It does not prepare students to be a professional coder. In the first half of the course, students receive an introduction to medical terminology. In the second half of the course, students receive an introduction in how to convert a medical procedure or disease into a number code for insurance billing.

Students will learn basic medical terminology and have an introduction to medical coding, all to prepare for Medical Office II: Billing

Medical Office II: Billing and Electronic Medical Records are recommended following this course.

Hiring managers often seek, and sometimes test for, the following skills:

• Ability to multi-task and handle many incoming calls or patients at once
• Efficient and accurate data-entry skills
• Computer literacy and multi-line phone or switchboard experience. If no experience, the prospective receptionist must be able to learn it quickly.
• Clean background – candidate should have positive professional references and be able to pass a criminal background check
• Basic knowledge such as basic math, alphabetical or numerical filing may also be required.
• Punctual and reliable.