Professional Development
Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration Specialist
What does a Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration Specialist do?
With the Medical Front Office Assistant and Administration Specialist career training, you open the door to a variety of front office positions. This career training provides you with skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. These skills include information management, appointment scheduling, telephone customer service as well as more advanced tasks like managing insurance claims, reimbursement and coding.
Where Can You Work?
A front office specialist works in a variety of different healthcare settings and departments. These can include private practices or hospitals.
Length
21 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 and Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$4,000
Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration 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:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional
- Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws
- Appropriately schedule patient services, understand insurance coverage and perform other medical front office procedures
- Differentiate between CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS codes and know how to file a claim
- Comprehend payment adjudication, various claim statuses and the resubmission process
Courses - 21 Weeks
- Professionalism in Allied Health
- Medical Office Procedures and Administration
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Office Basics
- Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials
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Medical Front Office Assistant & Administration Specialist Job Possibilities
Medical Receptionist
$21,000 – $28,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Medical Billing Specialist
$27,000 – $51,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Medical Reimbursement Specialist
$29,000 – $79,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
Upon completion of your training, you’ll be qualified to earn 2 certifications: Medical Coder & Biller Certification, or MCBC, through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant credential through the National Healthcareer Association.
Medical Coder and Biller Certification
The Medical Coder & Biller Certification by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) showcases your knowledge and understanding of medical coding and billing.
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting. Demonstrate your expertise in the field and become qualified for a number of administrative duties, as well as direct contact with patients in clinical settings.
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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 21 weeks, making students job-ready in 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.
