Medical Office Procedures (BMT 208)

Term: 2023-2024 Spring Term

Faculty

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Description

BMT208 Medical Office Procedures (3 credits)
Medical Office Technology Capstone Class: Emphasizes essential skills required of the administrative medical assistant. The students will gain practical knowledge of appointment booking, office protocol, time management, telephone techniques, office equipment, mail services, references, medical filing and records management, correspondence, and travel and meeting arrangements. To prepare students for the ever-increasing use of technology in the medical office, this course places continued importance on the computerization of routine tasks and of communications. This course allows for the integrated application of office procedures, skills, and knowledge in the classroom through the use of projects and simulations. Students are introduced to practice management software designed to simplify and streamline the way medical practices function. Particular emphasis is placed on the electronic medical record. Students learn to perform the duties