Healthcare Continuing Education
- Certified Medical Transcriptionist
- Medical Terminology
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Certified Medical Office Manager
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Assistant with Billing and Coding
- Medical Assistant with CEHRS & Medical Terminology
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant & CEHRS
- Clinical Medical Assistant (Experienced CMAA)
- Dental Office Manager
- Dental Administrative Assistant
- Veterinary Office Manager
- Social Service Assistant
Become a Certified Medical Office Manager
Medical office managers are critical in any healthcare setting. These administrative professionals plan and coordinate support services for medical practices, healthcare facilities and clinics. This 100% online course will train you to manage the daily operations of a medical office, from scheduling appointments to updating health records. You will be prepared to become a Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) exam, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS).
Job Outlook for Medical Office Managers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for medical and health service managers is expected to grow 18% over the next eight years, which equates to over 400,000 new jobs.
The BLS also states that the average salary for these medical and health service managers is just over $100,000. Salary can increase with specialized certifications or knowledge domains.
In addition, the BLS states that increased demand for healthcare services will be driven by a “large baby-boom population” aging and remaining “active later in life.”
Medical Office Manager FAQS
What does a Medical Office Manager do?
Medical office managers need a broad skill set to oversee different specialties in a healthcare setting. Typical duties include medical administration, electronic health records management, office coordination and more.
What are common medical administrative skills?
Medical administrative duties related to the “front office” of a medical practice or healthcare facility. These duties can range from coordinating practice correspondence, maintaining files and scheduling appointments.
What are common electronic health records skills?
The electronic health records field is focused on the electronic documentation of the patient’s care and condition. EHR job activities might include:
- Auditing patient records for compliance with government or insurance requirements
- Abstracting clinical information for reporting purposes
- Performing basic coding for reimbursement claims
- Processing Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records
- Reviewing patient records for completion and accuracy
- Collecting patient information for demographic and insurance reports
- Discussing patient information with physicians and insurance professionals
How do you become a Medical Office Manager?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, professionals who become medical office managers usually have a background in an administrative or clinical role within a healthcare facility. Many medical administrative assistants can advance into a managerial role by gaining experience, certification and adding new skill sets to their professional profile.
Course Objectives
Be prepared to take the following certification exams: Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA); and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Gain specialized skills needed to contribute to a healthcare team in an ambulatory setting
Learn the principles and practices of ethical behavior, therapeutic communication, patient privacy laws, medical terminology, and clinical procedures
Receive a broad overview of the electronic health records (HER) systems
Gain hands-on experience using real EHR software
Summarize the HIPAA Privacy Rule and HIPAA Security Rule
Discuss the importance of medical and surgical asepsis
Managing patient visits, arranging follow-up care, and issuing prescriptions
Establish the appropriate EHR for a healthcare practice
Track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications
Curriculum
Medical Terminology
Introduction to Medical Terminology
The Musculoskeletal System
The Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Nervous System
The Special Senses the Eyes And Ears
The Integumentary System
The Endocrine System
The Reproductive System
Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacology
Microsoft Word 2016
Introduction to Microsoft Word 2016
Intermediate Microsoft Word 2016
Advanced Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft Word 2016 Final Exam
Microsoft Excel 2016
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2016
Advanced Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel Final Exam
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Becoming an Administrative Medical Assistant
Managing Stress and Improving Communication
Law, Ethics and Healthcare
Improving Your Medical Office
Computers in The Ambulatory Care Setting
Telecommunications and Patient Scheduling
Medical Terminology: Word Parts, Plurals, Abbreviations
Managing Medical Records
Written Communication
Working with Medical Documents
Medical Billing and Coding: An Overview
Daily Financial Practices
The Administrative Medical Assistant as Office Manager
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
An Overview of EHR And CEHRS
Steps to EHR Implementation
The EHR Framework
HIPAA Requirements and EHR Systems
The EHR And Record Content
Patient Visit
Problem, Medication, And Allergy Lists
Examination/Assessment Notes, Graphics, And Charts
Treatment Plans, Orders, And Results
Medication Orders and Administration
Patient Communications
Coding, Billing, And Practice Reports
Research, Registries, And Reportable Events
Personal Health Records and Continuing Care Records
Certified Physician Practice Manager
Introduction to Health Care Business Processes And Workflow
Principles of Physician Reimbursement
Health Care Revenue Cycle Management
Basic Principles in Medical Office Accounting
Health Care Reform
Quality in Health Care
Electronic Medical Records (EMRS)
Modern Health It and Interoperability
HIPAA And Patient Data Security
Fraud and Abuse And Corporate Compliance
Marketing and Business Relationships
Space Planning and Operational Flows
Business Continuity