Medical Practice Manager
Medical Practice Manager Application Packet
Career Overview
Medical Practice Managers oversee the administrative and/or clinical areas of physician offices, urgent care centers, surgery centers, and related health care organizations. They typically manage personnel, conduct marketing relations, accounting functions, ensure compliance with regulatory agencies, conduct billing and coding, develop policies and procedures, oversee technology functions and conduct other administrative functions for the organization.
Length of Training
This 752-hour program prepares the student with the skills needed to successfully work in the administrative area of a medical office. Students can expect to complete the program in approximately one year by attending day, evening or online classes on a full-time basis or within two years on a part-time basis. Completers are eligible to take the Certified Medical Manager Apprentice examination through Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management (PAHCOM).
Externship Requirements
Proof of liability insurance, criminal background check and drug screen required.
Accreditation & Certification
The Richland College Medical Practice Manager Program is approved by Professional Association of Health Care Office Management. After completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Certified Medical Manager Apprentice examination.
Prerequisites
- Previous college experience, or assessment of collegelevel academic skills in reading, writing and math
- Completed application packet
- Documentation or assessment of computer skills: MS Word and keyboarding speed of 25 wpm
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. and a minimum of three years professional business experience
Coursework
| Class | Hours |
|---|---|
| Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) | 64 |
| Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) | 48 |
| Health Care Communications (HPRS 2032) or Business English (POFT 1301) |
48 |
| Introduction to Accounting I (ACNT 1003 or 1303) | 48 |
| Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals (PBHL 1001) | 48 |
| MS Office 2007 (POFI 1041 or 1341) | 80 |
| Principles of Accounting I (ACNT 1025) | 48 |
| Human Resource Management (HRPO 2001 or 2301) | 48 |
| Advanced Applications in Business (ITSC 2032) | 16 |
| Business Principles for Medical Practice Managers (BMGT 1091) | 64 |
| Computers in Health Care (HITT 1011) | 32 |
| Advanced Medical Coding (POFM 2010) | 64 |
| Clinical - Business Admin & Mgmt (BMGT 2070) | 128 |
| Total | 752 |
| *Course offerings vary by semester. |
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