Patient Access and Front Desk 短期培训 Certificate
The short-term Patient Access and Front Desk certificate program prepares you to work in a healthcare setting as frontline staff serving patients or clients. These positions may be the first point of contact for patients when they call or enter the facility.
You will learn key skills such as:
- 医学术语
- basic computer skills
- insurance and funding regulations
- how to recognize and utilize medical coding
- 医疗安全
- HIPAA
- workplace skills and proper communication
除了, you will become certified in Basic 生活 Support (BLS) for the 医疗保健 Provider and OSHA/HIPAA.
Clinical simulation will be done at the end of the class to help prepare you for the workforce and you will be required to do a four-hour job shadow during the program.
职业发展机会
Individuals completing this non-credit certificate may find employment as a medical secretary, medical office specialist, front office coordinator, or a related occupation.
Example Careers and 平均 Wages
| 条目 | 平均 | 有经验的 |
| 医疗秘书 | $28,400 | $36,000 | $39,700 |
Source: 2022 Iowa Wage Report, Iowa Workforce Development
Hawkeye 社区 College cannot guarantee employment or promotion.
谁应该报名?
This program is for individuals currently working or who have previously worked as an office professional and would like to add more skills in order to work in a healthcare environment.
Enrollment Requirements
- You must have a valid, working email address.
- Basic computer skills are recommended.
- An interest and willingness to work with the public.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
类信息
类满足: August 20 – December 12, 2024 on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00–9:00pm.
类格式: 在人
地点: 凡克. Miller Adult Learning Center
成本: $1,899
登记
Register online for Patient Access and Front Desk Certificate or call 319-296-4290 to register.
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