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Medical Practices Office Manager, AAS
Program Details
Medical Practices Office Managers over see the administrative and/or clinical areas of physician offices, urgent care centers, surgery centers and related health care organizations. They typically manage personnel, conduct marketing relations, accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, conduct billing and coding, develop policies and procedures, oversee technology functions and conduct other administrative functions for the organization.
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Medical Office Practice Managers oversee the administrative and/or clinical areas of physician offices, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and related health care organizations. They typically manage personnel, conduct marketing relations, accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, conduct billing and coding, develop policies and procedures, oversee technology functions and conduct other administrative functions for the organization.
With successful completion of the AAS, learners are eligible for Certified Medical Manager (CMM) Certification. The most credible medical management skill tests have been created and maintained by the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management, PAHCOM. The Certified Medical Manager (CMM) examination is nationally recognized as the symbol of excellence in health care medical practice management across the country. The examination evaluates the candidate’s knowledge of 18 areas of medical practice administration. From the strict and rigid financial management to the touchy, feely human resources management the PAHCOM CMM examination is your best bet for evaluating the competence of an individual to excel in the business of health care practice administration.
Program Accreditations
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
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Course Requirements
Medical Practices Office Manager, AAS (60 Credits)
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| ACCT1108 | Busn Math/Calculators | 3 |
| ADMM1140 | Medical Billing/Insurance | 3 |
| ADMM1145 | CPT & HCPCS (Outpt) | 3 |
| ADMM2252 | ICD-9-CM (Inpatient) | 3 |
| ADMM2285 | Internship | 2 |
| ADMS1116 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BIOL1004 | Intro Anatomy & Phys | 3 |
| CPTR1104 | Intro to Computer Tech | 3 |
| CRLT1102 | Contem Career Search | 1 |
| ECON2204 | Markets & Resource Alloc | 3 |
| ENGL1111 | College Writing I | 3 |
| HLTH1104 | Medical Law and Ethics | 1 |
| HLTH1106 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HPER2200 | CPR Healthcare Provider | 1 |
| MKTG1108 | Customer Relations Mgmt | 3 |
| MKTG1220 | Human Resource Mgmt | 3 |
| PHIL1201 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC1105 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SPCH1110 | Intro Public Speaking | 3 |
| SUPL1108 | Lead & Facilitate Teams | 3 |
| SUPL1110 | Budget & Financial Mgmt | 3 |
| SUPL1120 | Supervisory Leadership | 3 |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Total Credits: 60 | ||
Approximate Cost
Medical Practices Office Manager, AAS (60 Credits)
Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.
| Item | Cost Basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| * Admission fee | $20 | One-time fee |
| Course books and supplies | $205 | Estimated Per Term |
| Tuition | $199 | Per Credit |
| Student Activity Fee | $1.50 | Per Credit |
| Association Fee | $0.31 | Per Credit |
| Technology Fee | $8.00 | Per Credit |
| * Computer | $1500 | Estimated One-time investment |
| Internet Access | $30 | Estimated Per Month |
| * Other | $149 | Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition |
| Estimated Per Term Cost: | $1578 | Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees. |
| Cost to Complete Program: | $17428 | Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase. If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs, the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500. |
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