
MEDICAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Are you searching for allied health programs in Yuba City or Woodland? Cambridge Junior College offers a Medical Office Receptionist diploma program that can help you gain the knowledge and administrative skills you need to work in a medical or dental office. You can even complete the program in as few as nine months for the day program .* If you have strong organization and communication skills, a career in this field may be a great fit for you. You can prepare to become a valuable member of a healthcare team.
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Courses in this medical receptionist training are designed to prepare you with knowledge of medical reception office procedures and responsibilities. Our Medical Office Receptionist program covers topics such as electronic records management, customer service, CPR and professional habits. You can also gain practical skills from a medical reception externship included in this program.
Coursework in this program includes:
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Fundamentals of Medical Terminology
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Medical Billing and Coding
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Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
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Medical Office Reception & Correspondence
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Medical Records
Healthcare continues to be one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of medical secretaries is expected to grow by 41% through 2020. This is much faster than the average for all occupations.
If you’re hoping to become a medical receptionist near Sacramento, California, contact Cambridge Junior College today! We can tell you more about this program and financial aid opportunities for those who qualify, such as the G.I. Bill, which can help make school more affordable.
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*The Medical Office Receptionist program consists of 7 four-week modules in class plus an 8-week externship, for a total of 900 hours and 36 weeks during the day.
** Weeks to complete the program do not include scheduled breaks.
