CNB-6020 - Medical Office Specialist
Course Description
Be the calm behind the care. Start your medical office career today.
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Medical Office Specialists manage the front-end operations in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. They support healthcare teams by managing electronic health records, insurance verifications, billing, scheduling, and ensuring a smooth experience for patients.
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Program Overview & Certifications Earned
Our Accelerated Skills Training (AST) programs are designed to help students gain industry-recognized certifications and job-ready skills in a matter of weeks. This streamlined approach is ideal for individuals looking to quickly transition into a new field or advance their career in a short timeframe.
Valencia’s Medical Office Specialist program prepares students for a fast-paced healthcare environment through hands-on training in scheduling, billing and coding, and electronic health records. Students will gain the administrative and technical knowledge needed to support medical teams and deliver a quality patient experience.
* This course is delivered over a period of eight weeks.
Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to earn the following National Certifications:
- NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- NHA Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
- May be eligible for credits toward an Associate in Science Degree in Medical Administration
Certificates of Completion:
- NHA PersonAbility – Improves soft skills through virtual simulations
- Florida Alliance to End Human Trafficking Training Certificate
- Valencia College Medical Office Specialist
Enrollment Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age by the time of course completion
- Proof of High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Read, Write, and Comprehend English
- For employment purposes – must pass background and drug test
This course will cover the following topics:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Scheduling and Patient Intake
- HIPAA and Regulatory Compliance; Basic Medical Law/Doctrines
- Patient Education
- Office Logistics, Front-End Duties, General Office Policies and Procedures
- Insurance and Referrals
- Claims Processing
- Payment Adjudication
- Medical Terminology and Diagnostic Codes
- Software Applications and Equipment
- Communication Equipment and Resources
- Professional Ethics and Behavior
- Employability Skills
For more information and to apply, please fill out an Accelerated Skills Training application.
Note - Seats available are displayed for internal scheduling purposes only. These numbers do not reflect seat availability or guarantee course enrollment opportunities. Enrollment in this course is managed by program staff.