Do you have strong interpersonal skills and like to work with people? Working in the Medical Office Administration field you'll need to have good typing, spelling, grammar and speaking skills. You'll need to know about and understand insurance regulations and clinical procedures, as well as medical terminology and transcription.
As a medical records and health information technician, you'll organize and manage health information data. Your job will be to ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems (EHRs). Medical office administrators use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries and to maintain patients’ medical histories. Doctor's offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities make up the bulk of employers in this field.
NPC recognizes the demand for qualified medical support staff in northeastern Arizona's local hospitals, doctor's offices and clinics. Our program will teach you the skills needed to help you stand out to local employers.
- For more information about this program, please contact an NPC Academic Adviser. Also see the current NPC College Catalog and class schedule.
Labs and Classrooms
Classes are offered to fit your schedule – the majority of the program is available completely online providing you the flexibility you need in today’s busy world! Your employer may cover the cost of your classes! Check with your HR department to find out more.
Entry Requirements
Working in a medical office requires attention to detail, good typing, communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
Work Environment
Medical administration positions typically work in offices and may spend many hours in front of computer monitors. More than half of those employed as medical records and health information technicians work in hospitals or physicians’ offices, dental offices and most others work in various healthcare settings.
Job Outlook
Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 15 percent through 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.
Salary
Potential Job Titles
Medical records technician/clerk,* health information technician,* medical office receptionist, medical office manager, medical coding specialist,* cancer tumor registrar, medical scribe*.
*National certifications available.
Locations
Contact Information
1001 W. Deuce of Clubs
Goldwater Center, Room 109
Show Low,
AZ 85901
NPC Business Studies
Northland Pioneer College
CONTACT NPC'S BUSINESS PROGRAM ADVISOR
Jeff Taylor
(928) 536-6241
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