The Medical Office Administration certificate program provides students with an overview of health care operations, health care office applications, medical office and patient management, medical insurance and reimbursement, diagnostic and procedural coding, and medical law and ethics. During the Medical Office Administration students will be instructed on: Basic human anatomy and physiology and disease processes and the associated pharmacotherapy along with medical terminology. Administrative office skills that includes medical charting and filing, basic word processing and computer information and other routine medical office procedures. Good interpersonal and customer service skills that consist of oral and written communication, including telephone communication. Financial record keeping skills that include accounts receivable and payable as well as preparing a payroll. How to properly complete medical insurance claim forms including the required coding.
Ross College, Canton, is a Canton, Michigan, campus of an institution focused on healthcare education. Its occupational fields include Dental Assistant, Health Care Administration, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing Administrative Specialist, Medical Office Administration, and Nursing Assistant, among others. The school also offers Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, Veterinary Assistant, and Veterinary Technician programs through its broader program network. Instruction is described as interactive and led by medical professionals, with training intended to prepare students for careers and certification in specialized medical fields. Ross also provides online Associate of Applied Science degree programs, including options related to health care administration and medical assisting. The institution operates campus locations across multiple states and offers both campus-based healthcare training and online study options.