POFM

This course is an integral part of the learning experience for the student. Each student is assigned to work in a medical facility in order to gain everyday practical and clinical experience in the duties and functions of a medical office employee and to apply the student’s educational training in a work environment.

This course presents students with the opportunity to continue building practical experience in a healthcare work environment. Students will build confidence, skill and competence in the field while honing the skills learned in the classroom.

Students acquire clerical and administrative skills expected in a medical office. This course includes discussions and activities in telecommunications, medical records management, mail processing, and general office equipment. Students practice keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed, and learn medical terminology.

Students acquire clerical and administrative skills typically expected in a medical office. This course includes discussions and activities in telecommunications, medical record management, mail processing and general office equipment. Students practice keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed and learn medical terminology.

Students explore and practice the Microsoft Office® applications Word, Excel, and Outlook. Basic-level functions are covered for students to create typical documents used in medical practice. Students will practice keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed, and learn medical terminology.

Students explore and practice the Microsoft Office® applications—Word, Excel and Outlook. Basic-level functions are covered for students to create typical documents used in medical practice. Students practice keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed and learn medical terminology.

Students practice written and verbal forms of professional communication, such as letter forms, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Students practice keyboarding to gain accuracy, speed, and gain proficiency in medical terminology. Students are exposed to basic business mathematic concepts used in the office environment.

This course provides a detailed approach to the accurate use of The Physician’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and for procedural coding of insurance claims. Activities in the Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) are also addressed.

This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required in completing the Universal Health Insurance Claim Form for a variety of insurance carriers. This course includes discussions and activities in the processing of claims for commercial carriers, managed care plans, and government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA, Worker’s Compensation, and Disability.

This course provides a detailed approach to the accurate use of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) used for diagnosis coding. This course includes discussions on the correct and ethical coding of insurance claims.

This course provides a detailed approach to the accurate use of The Physician’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) for procedural coding of insurance claims. Information on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) used for diagnoses coding, and activities in the Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) are also addressed. This course includes discussions on the correct and ethical coding of insurance claims.

This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required in completing the Universal Health Insurance Claim Form for a variety of insurance carriers. This course includes discussions and activities in the processing of claims for commercial carriers, managed care plans, and government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA Worker’s Compensation and Disability.

Students practice accounts receivable and payable activities using a computerized management system in a series of simulated daily office activities. They will practice electronic medical record management and application of HIPAA regulations, and gain proficiency in medical terminology.

Students learn and practice accounts receivable and accounts payable activities using a computerized management system in a series of simulated daily office activities. They practice electronic medical record management and application of HIPAA regulations and gain proficiency in medical terminology.

Students acquire clerical and administrative skills typically expected in a medical office. This course includes discussions and activities in telecommunications, medical record management, mail processing and general office equipment. Students practice keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed and learn medical terminology. In addition, students will learn essential skills in professionalism and portraying a professional image, professional relationships, and confidentiality.

Students explore and practice the Microsoft Office® applications - Word, Excel and Outlook. Basic-level functions are covered for students to create typical documents used in medical practice. Students practice keyboarding to gain accuracy and speed and learn medical terminology. In addition, students will learn essential skills in professional courtesy and respect in healthcare, generational diversity, cultural awareness, transgender community awareness, and completing an application and resume.

This course provides a detailed approach to the accurate use of The Physician’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and for procedural coding of insurance claims. Activities in the Healthcare Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) are also addressed. In addition, students will learn essential skills in teamwork, effective communication, conflict resolution, and how to recognize signs of drug use.

This course provides a detailed approach to the accurate use of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) used for diagnosis coding. This course includes discussions on the correct and ethical coding of insurance claims. In addition, students will learn essential skills in time management, planning and scheduling, study skills, critical thinking and learning preferences.

This course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required in completing the Universal Health Insurance Claim Form for a variety of insurance carriers. This course includes discussions and activities in the processing of claims for commercial carriers, managed care plans, and government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, CHAMPUS/CHAMPVA Worker’s Compensation and Disability. In addition, students will learn essential skills in serving specialized populations in healthcare, understanding healthcare for underserved populations, planning for a career, and interviews and follow-up communication.

Students learn and practice accounts receivable and accounts payable activities using a computerized management system in a series of simulated daily office activities. They practice electronic medical record management and application of HIPAA regulations and gain proficiency in medical terminology. In addition, students will learn essential skills in financial literacy, working with patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and effective communication in the workplace.

This course is an integral part of the learning experience for the student. Each student is assigned to work in a medical facility in order to gain everyday practical and clinical experience in the duties and functions of a medical office employee and to apply the student’s educational training in a work environment.