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Medical Office Administration

Program Year (2023-2024)

About the Program

This is the second tier of the Medical Office Administration (MOA) career pathway. Students completing this next level of certificate will take courses that are designed to build on their MOA solid foundation and allow students an opportunity to become proficient in the in-demand knowledge and skills sought out by the healthcare industry.

Career related fields for the MOA include Medical Office Receptionist, Medical Office Assistant, Front Office Representative, Medical Records Administrative Assistant, Insurance Verification Specialist, and Medical Intake Specialist. This certificate of achievement can be completed in one year.


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 01315.01CA

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of medical terminology to perform outpatient/physician diagnostic coding, and determine outpatient/procedural coding based on the abstraction of medical records.

  • Analyze and interpret medical information and apply sound decision-making skills pertaining to the appropriate ICD and CPT codes needed to maximize compensation for services rendered.

  • Apply effective listening, verbal, written, interpersonal, and technological communication skills which prepare them for the outpatient medical workplace.

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Required courses:
27.5 - 28.5 Units

Contacts

Kenneth Bearden, Chair
(530) 895-2213

Department Office: BE 116
(530) 895-2371

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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