Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

139 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs 2018-2019 Catalog Office Technology Select one course from following list or a higher level English course ....................................................................... 2-5 ENGL 1A Reading and Composition .............................. 4 ENGL 105 Grammar and Punctuation ............................... 2 ENGL 125 Writing Skills for College ...................................... 4 ENGL 130 Accelerated Writing ................. 5 Total Units 26.5-29.5 Recommended Courses: Business Administration 5 or English 1A Advisors: Ensz, P. Gilmore MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (MAJOR # R.2023.AS) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE Upon completion of this degree, the student will be able to register new patients and assist with form completion, retrieve charts, enter patient data and demographics into a computer database, perform various typing requests, maintain and file treatment records, prepare schedules, call patients with appointment reminders, answer phones and route messages, call the pharmacy for prescription order refills and arrange for a patient’s hospital admission. They will also be able to make sure copies of lab test results are mailed to patients and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks. Keyboarding and computer skills, knowledge of word processing applications, thorough knowledge of medical terminology, efficient filing skills, basic grammar, spelling and arithmetic, knowledge of the scheduling, registration, or admission process and excellent customer services skills are learned and practiced in this program. OT 1 Computer Basics ................................ 1.5 OT 6 Data Entry Essentials ........................ 1.5 OT 10 Medical Terminology............................. 3 OT 11A Microsoft Word Essentials ................. 1.5 OT 11C Word Processing Projects ................. 1.5 OT 12A Microsoft Excel Essentials ................ 1.5 OT 12C Spreadsheet Projects ........................ 1.5 OT 13A Microsoft Access Essentials ............. 1.5 OT 16 Preparing for a Job Interview .............. 1 OT 17 Job Retention and Responsibilities...................................... 1 OT 28 Medical Manager............................... 1.5 OT 41 Medical Administrative Assistant........ 3 OT 42 Medical Document Preparation............ 3 OT 44 Filing Procedures .................................. 2 OT 150 Beginning Keyboarding.......................... 1 OT 151 Championship Keyboarding................... 1 OT 152 Speed Typing......................................... 1 Total Units 28 Advisors: Ensz, P. Gilmore MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (MAJOR #R.2023.CA ) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Upon completion of this certificate, the student will be able to register new patients and assist with form completion, retrieve charts, enter patient data, perform various typing requests, maintain and file treatment records, prepare schedules, call patients with appointment reminders, answer phones and route messages, call the pharmacy for prescription order refills and arrange for a patient’s hospital admission. They will also be able to make sure copies of lab test results are mailed to patients and demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks. Keyboarding and computer skills knowledge of word processing applications, thorough knowledge of medical terminology, efficient filing skills, knowledge of the scheduling, registration, or admission process and excellent customer services skills are learned and practiced in this program. This certificate emphasizes technical medical front-office skills, as well as personal and social skills necessary to succeed in the work place. OT 1 Computer Basics ................................ 1.5 OT 6 Data Entry Essentials ........................ 1.5 OT 10 Medical Terminology............................. 3 OT 11A Microsoft Word Essentials ................. 1.5 OT 11C Word Processing Projects ................. 1.5 OT 16 Preparing for a Job Interview .............. 1 OT 17 Job Retention and Responsibilities...................................... 1 OT 28 Medical Manager............................... 1.5 OT 41 Medical Administrative Assistant........ 3 OT 42 Medical Document Preparation............ 3 OT 44 Filing Procedures .................................. 2 OT 150 Beginning Keyboarding.......................... 1 OT 151 Championship Keyboarding................... 1 OT 152 Speed Typing......................................... 1 Select one course from following list or a higher level English course .................................................................................... 2-5 ENGL 1A Reading and Composition ..................... 4 ENGL 105 Grammar and Punctuation .................... 2 ENGL 125 Writing Skills for College ...................... 4 ENGL 130 Accelerated Writing ............................. 5 Total Units 25.5-28.5 Advisors: Ensz, P. Gilmore