TATC Programs and Courses

(435) 248-1800

66 W. Vine Street, Tooele, Utah

 

 

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Course: Medical Office Admin Procedures I, II, III

 

Course Description

These courses are designed to teach the basic skills needed to perform clerical functions and proper insurance, coding and billing procedures efficiently in a medical office setting.

 

Certificate

Completion of each course certifies proficient basic medical office clerical skills and procedures based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.

 

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

     •   Medical Office Administration

 

Competencies (skills you will learn)

     •   Schedule and manage appointments

     •   Schedule inpatient and outpatient admissions and procedures

     •   Demonstrate telephone techniques

     •   Perform medical transcription

     •   Organize a patient's medical record

     •   File medical records

     •   Process insurance claims

     •   Apply managed care policies and procedures

     •   Apply third party guidelines

     •   Obtain managed care referrals and pre-certifications

     •   Perform procedural coding

     •   Perform diagnostic coding

     •   Complete insurance claim forms

     •   Use a physician's fee schedule

 

Course Structure

This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.

 

Course Length

The estimated lengths of these courses are 90 hours, 60 hours, and 120 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

 

Admission Requirements

There are no specific requirements to take this course. However, courses in the Health Care Technologies Programs are to be taken in order. The course list can be found on the information sheet for each program or by contacting Student Services.

 

Textbooks & Materials


From Patient to Payment 6th Ed. - optional
ISBN:9780073402017
Price:$92.50

Kinn's Administrative Medical Assistant 6th Ed. Txt/Wrkbk - required
ISBN:9781416042587
Price:$79.50

 

Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices.

 

Course Location and Schedule

TATC Campus
66 W. Vine Street, Tooele
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays

 

Tuition and Fees

Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.

 

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