Medical Secretary Certificate Program - Online

Registrations for Online courses accepted starting 9/1/17 through 12/21/17.

Contact Hours: 135

Course Description

The Medical Secretary Certificate Program provides educational opportunities for those interested in working as a medical secretary in single or multi-physician practices or large healthcare and allied health organizations. In addition to administrative skills, medical secretary students receive specialized training in medical terminology, anatomy, medical transcription, medical billing and word processing. Medical secretary is one of the fastest growing occupations. Career opportunities are best for those with formal training in the use of computerized office equipment and software as well as excellent interpersonal communication skills. Job titles can vary; however, jobs are plentiful.

A medical secretary can find employment under the following titles medical secretary, medical transcriptionist, medical records secretary, rehabilitation specialist assistant, rehabilitation secretary, medical office receptionist, insurance specialist, medical voucher clerk, underwriting clerk, clinic clerk, admissions clerk and hospital clerk. 

Salary--Medical secretaries can expect on average to earn annual wages of $33,260 +. Individual salary amounts differ by location.

Medical Secretary Curriculum In order to obtain a Certificate of Completion you must successfully complete the five courses listed on this page. For more details about this entire certificate program and requirements you should click on each of the courses listed on this page and print out the entire course description. Students have up to 6 months to complete this program. Extension fees apply. Contact the toll free number below for details 866-537-5376.

Please note that Writing for Business Professionals has replaced Effective Communication in the Workplace in this course of study.

Individual Course Descriptions

Introduction to the Administration of a Medical Office
Writing for Business Professionals
Effective Communication in the Workplace
Medical Terminology Training
Microsoft Office 2010: Getting Up to Speed 2 Course Bundle
Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide To Professional Billing & Coding

Outcome

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Assessment

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