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Program Title:

Medical Office Careers

Award Type:

Occupational Certificate

Award Name and Location:

Medical Receptionist (BP/EP)

Award Description:

The medical receptionist processes telephone calls, greets patients, schedules appointments, maintains patient file data, and may arrange for laboratory and diagnostic services. Accuracy, dependability and a courteous professional manner are essential. This career requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of patient confidentiality laws. Prerequisite: CPLT1000 Computer Keyboarding or qualifying score on keyboarding assessment test.

Career Opportunities:

The medical receptionist will find job opportunities in a variety of health care settings.

Technical Studies Required:

22 Credits

ACCT1000	Introduction to Accounting	3
CCIS1035	Word 2007	3
CCIS1080	Microsoft Office 2007	3
CPLT1005	Skill Building and Document Processing	3
ENGL1010	Business English	3
OFCR1301	Medical Terminology	4
OFCR1316	Medical Office Procedures	3

General Education Required:

6 Credits

COMM1016	Team Building in the Workplace	2
	or
COMM1050	Communication in the Workplace	2
COMM1040	Job Seeking Skills	2
MATH1000	Prealgebra	2

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits

Total Occupational CertificateCredits 28

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