Excel in healthcare administration with our Care Host - Medical Office Assistant Certificate. In this course, you'll learn to manage front office operations, ensuring smooth patient interactions and office efficiency.
Course length
4-6 months
Weekly time commitment
15-20 hours
Tuition
$4,000*
*You can pay as little as $267 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.
The Care Host – Medical Office Assistant certificate program equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills to excel in administrative roles within healthcare settings. The program covers a comprehensive range of topics, including the healthcare environment, the role of a care host, health information management, interpersonal communication, professional writing, telephone techniques, patient reception, intake processes, billing and coding, insurance procedures, inventory management, and legal and regulatory compliance.
By successfully completing this program, learners will be well-prepared to effectively function in various administrative and clerical positions within the healthcare industry.
Upon completion, learners will have the opportunity to pursue nationally recognized certifications, such as the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (MAAC) from the National Healthcareers Association (NHA) or the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) from the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA), further enhancing their career prospects.
A medical records specialist in the state of Ohio can earn an average of $47,410 per year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Medical Front Office Administrator
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Care Host
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Medical Coding Specialist
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Health Insurance Claims Analyst
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Claims Resolution Specialist
We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.
Pay In Full
$4,000*
Lowest available price
$267*
Payment begins 30 days after your course start date.
*This advertised payment is for qualified applicants who choose the 18-month financing option. Other payment options available. Minimum deposit of $200 required to enroll.
Do you have a keen interest in healthcare and an innate drive to help others?
Are you searching for a career path that lets you join the workforce in a relatively short amount of time?
Are you eager to acquire hands-on skills and apply them in a healthcare environment?
Can you thrive in a dynamic setting, where adaptability and quick thinking are key?
Does the idea of working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals excite you?
Are you meticulous, with a knack for working with data, managing records or handling administrative tasks?