Clinical Medical Administrator

Optimizing Your Health Care Journey

Hours: 985 Hours
Duration: 12 months
Level: Beginner
Average Completion: 6 Months
Language: English
Occupation: Medical Administrator
Enrolled: 36 Students

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Clinical Medical Administrator

Clinical Medical Administrators are responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to medical staff in a healthcare setting. They are in charge of coordinating and scheduling appointments, maintaining patient records and medical histories, preparing medical reports and billing records, monitoring medical supplies, and providing patient care. They must also provide administrative support to physicians and other medical staff, as well as ensure compliance with regulations and standards. Clinical Medical Administrators must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as an understanding of healthcare policies and procedures.

12 months of Full Access
$58,412.00
4% Predicted 10-Years Job Growth

Is This the Right Career for You?

Clinical Medical Administrators are responsible for providing administrative support to healthcare organizations. They work closely with healthcare providers and personnel to ensure patient care is managed effectively and efficiently. They handle tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing patient records, and providing customer service. Clinical Medical Administrators are also responsible for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. A career in Clinical Medical Administration requires excellent organizational and communication skills. A strong background in healthcare administration, finance, and computer applications is also helpful. Clinical Medical Administrators must be detail-oriented and have an understanding of medical terminology. They must possess excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

1. Start today

Begin your transformation and learning journey right away.

2. Learn your way

Achieve your training at your own pace, according to your own schedule.

3. Get hired today

Complete industry-recognized certification and develop your employment strategy to begin your dream job.

6 Reasons to Complete Your Clinical Medical Administrator Training With Us

Flexibility

With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule.

Support

Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey.

Relevancy

We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce.

Certification

Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost.

Simulations and Case Studies

Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job.

Engaging and Interactive

Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end.

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Program Description

This program is designed for people who have no experience in the healthcare industry but want to enter it and make a successful career for themselves. By completing this program, you can secure entry-level clinical medical administrator positions. However, if you’re already a professional in the healthcare industry, you can use this course to enhance your existing skills and expand your knowledge of the field.
This interactive and multimedia-rich program will teach students:
• Clinical and interpersonal skills needed for Medical Administrative Assistants
• Skills required to handle and organize paperwork in the administration department
• Skills required to operate as Electronic Health Records Specialists
• Medical and billing codes used for ICD-10 and ICD-9,
• The skills and knowledgerequired to operate as medical Billing and Coding Specialists
Once you complete the program, you can work as a clinical administrator and you’ll be awarded exam vouchers and prep material for the following certifications:
1. Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Certification by the National Healthcareer Association
2. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
3. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
Besides patient contact, a clinical administrator also works with insurance companies to handle billing, manage information systems to monitor patients’ records, and keep track of medical equipment. So, with the right qualifications, skills, and knowledge, you can constantly move up the ladder in the industry and make a successful career for yourself.

Delivery of healthcare services includes not only patient contact, but working with insurance companies, billing, managing information systems to enter and monitor patient records and keeping track of expensive medical equipment. Because the healthcare industry is a business, all of this must be accomplished in a cost-efficient way, staying on budget and even making a profit. Someone must coordinate all the aspects of healthcare facilities and that is where Clinical Medical Administrators come in. This program is ideal for individuals with no previous healthcare experience as well as individuals working in healthcare who wish to further their knowledge, skills, and potentially advance their career. Set yourself up for success and reach your career goals in the rewarding healthcare industry.

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will display proficiency in the following areas:
• Administrative Medical Assistant responsibilities
• Office and patient communication techniques, appointment scheduling, and general office duties
• Ethical and legal issues, fraud abuse, and compliance
• Technology in healthcare
• Basic terminology used in medical offices
• Financial and practice management
• Professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems, credit arrangements
• Health insurance coverage, and billing and coding procedures
• Medical records management, confidentiality of medical records, filing reports in medical records
• Legal procedures in court disclosure of medical records
This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.
Though you are provided a full 12 months access to your program, the average completion time is only 6 months!

Clinical Medical Administrator FAQs

To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.

Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.

Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.

No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.

We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.

Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.

Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.

If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.

Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.


Module 1: Medical Terminology
• Word Structure
• Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix
• Organization of the Body
• Diagnostic Testing and Radiology

Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology Basics
• Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems
• Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems
• Blood and the Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems
• Nervous and Sensory Systems

Module 3: Medical Administrative Assistant
• The History Of Medicine And Healthcare
• Medical Assisting Today
• Medical Law And Ethics
• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Telephone Procedures
• Front Desk Reception
• Patient Scheduling
• Medical Records Management
• Electronic Medical Records
• Computers In The Medical Office
• Equipment, Maintenance, And Supply Inventory
• Office Policies And Procedures
• Handling Emergencies In The Medical Office
• Payroll, Accounts Payable, And Banking Procedures
• Managing The Medical Office
• Competing In The Job Market

Module 4: Electronic Health Records
• Healthcare Information and Systems
• Administrative Medical Assisting
• An Introduction to Medical Record Software
• Using Medical Record Software
• Using the EHR

Module 5: Medical Coding: CPT
• Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory Systems
• Cardiovascular, Digestive, Endocrine, Nervous Systems
• Anesthesia, Pathology, Radiology
• Evaluation Management, Medicine, HCPCS Modifiers

Module 6: Medical Coding: ICD-10
• Structure
• General Guidelines
• Chapter Guidelines Part I
• Chapter Guidelines Part II
• Practice Scenarios

Module 7: Medical Billing and Reimbursement
• Billing and Reimbursement
• Health Insurance Basics
• Claims
• Accounts, Collections, and Banking

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader

Certification

Upon successful completion of this program students will be prepared to sit for the National Health Career Association (NHA) national certification examinations for a Billing and Coding Specialists (CBCS), Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialists (CEHRS).
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

Status

World Ed Included

Description

Certification

Exam

Certified Billing Coding Specialiist (CBCS)

Benefits

A Clinical Medical Administrator certification can benefit you in a number of ways. It can provide you with a strong knowledge base and a better understanding of the various medical administrative tasks that you will be expected to perform on a daily basis. It will demonstrate to employers that you are a dedicated professional who has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with medical administration. Certification can also open doors to career advancement and higher compensation. Finally, it can give you the confidence to better communicate with healthcare providers, patients, and other medical staff.


Features

• 100% Online, Self-Paced
• Open Enrollment
• Admissions and Student Support
• Multimedia Rich and Interactive Content
• Industry Certification Exam, when applicable
• Hands-on Opportunity Upon Completion