8400 W. Mineral King Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
San Joaquin Valley College - Online
SJVC Online is committed to helping you succeed through education. We offer the relevant, focused training that you need to jump start your professional career. Our rigorous and fast paced programs allow you to earn a professional certificate in as little as 7 months, or an Associate of Science Degree in 14 months in Business Administration, Human Resource Administration, Medical Office Administration, Clinical Medical Assisting or Construction Management
Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid is available to qualified students and includes federal grants, loans, work-study, scholarships and institutional payment plans.
Administrative Health Care Management - Associate of Science or
Certificate (Online)
Program Highlights
SJVC's Administrative Health Care Management program provides in-depth training for the front office position of a busy medical practice or facility. Hands-on experience and classroom instruction include the study of office management, patient record-keeping, bookkeeping and accounting, and professional communication.
Learn
- Medical insurance principles
- Computer skills & concepts
- Microsoft® Office software
- Medical law & ethics
- Human relations
- Medical terminology
- General psychology
- Health care management
- Medical office billing & records software
- HIPAA regulations
Career Opportunities
Recent legislation regarding patient files privacy and medical insurance coding and billing has made it necessary for physicians and medical facilities to rely upon and have complete confidence in the abilities of those who manage their practices. This has propelled health care management to an elite, in-demand and well-paying position, where signing bonuses are not uncommon. Well-trained health care management professionals are in demand by busy medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, billing offices, insurance companies and medical supply distributors. You can expect to qualify for roles such as:
- Front Office Medical Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Billing or Insurance Clerk
- Medical Coder
- Medical Secretary
Programmatic Accreditation
Depending on campus and program, graduates earn an Associate of Science degree or Certificate, are student members of the Academy of Professional Coders and are eligible for certification as a Medical Records Coder after one year of practice in the field.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible for membership in several nationally recognized professional organizations. These professional associations offer a variety of national certification and credentialing examinations such as (CMAS); Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Professional Coder (CPC; and Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
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