Exploring the use of computers to perform administrative functions in a medical office, including basic accounting, medical administrative software, and electronic health records (EHR). Through the use of simulated medical administrative software, students will learn to input patient information, schedule appointments, record payment transactions, submit electronic claims, and print financial and practice management reports. Students will learn the role of federal regulations for privacy and security of an electronic health record system. Using simulated EHR software, students will gain experience inputting information into an electronic patient record.
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