Medical Practice Management Certificate

Certificate
Business Division

Program Code: BHSR1

Office: Curtice-Mott Complex CM2133

Phone: (810) 762-0429

Practice managers provide administrative support to physicians offices, hospitals, and ancillary providers of health care. Medical Practice Management offers three occupational tracks, each one targeting a specialized set of skills. Medical billing and coding specialists monitor patient accounts, post fees and manage third party reimbusement. Medical transcriptionists compile summaries which preserve a legal record of treatment. The medical office assistant coordinates procedures and routines,  schedules, and serves as a liaison between practitioner and patient. Courses in this curriculum also establish an excellent foundation for careers in medicine and science or professional opportunities in health care and hospital administration, public health, medical case management or medical records.

Program entry requirements:

Keyboarding speed at 45 wpm and ENGL 101  recommendation on the College Placement Test. Eligibility benchmarks satisfy minimal expectations for success on pre-employment screenings. Results from College placement tests may require classes in addition to those listed in this curricular guide, which may ultimately extend study beyond one year. Prior work experience, typing and writing ability figure prominently in coursework and assessments.