Professional Development
Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR) Specialist
What does a Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR) Specialist do?
With the Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR) career training, you’ll learn the skills needed to succeed in a variety of different settings. You’ll gain the experience to handle patient data, coding, medical records, and other front-office tasks while also understanding how to handle direct contact with patients.
Where Can You Work?
A Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR) specialist is able to work in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, doctor’s offices, hospitals, laboratories, urgent care centers, nursing homes, and clinics.
Length
19 Weeks
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBooks: Kinn's Medical Administrative Assistant & Integrated Electronic Health Records
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$4,000
Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR) Specialist
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Upon completion of this program, you’ll learn a number of skills, including:
- Understand basic human anatomy and utilize medical terminology in a healthcare facility
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws
- Accurately obtain patient information, verify insurance coverage, and prepare forms and reports
- Employ Electronic Health Record and related Practice Management applications
- Comprehend the use of Diagnosis and Procedure codes in the medical record
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
Courses - 19 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Medical Office Procedures and Administration
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Basics
- Electronic Health Records
Program Preview
Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR) Specialist Job Possibilities
Electronic Health Records Specialist
$25,000 – $63,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Records Documentation Specialist
$32,000 – $69,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
EMR and EHR Assistant
$35,000 – $74,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
Upon completion of your training, you’ll be qualified to earn 2 certifications: The Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist certificate, or CEHRS, and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential through the National Healthcareer Association.
Certified Clinical
Medical Assistant
The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification can help you stand out in the world of medical assistants and allows you to join the workforce with an advantage.
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
The Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist certificate ensures that you understand how to properly handle patient health records.
Issuing Authority
Payment Options
Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.
Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.
Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 19 weeks, making students job-ready in under 5 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
