Pioneer Pacific College is a highly focused, private career
college that offers diploma, associate's and bachelor's degree
programs designed to prepare traditional and adult students to
qualify for career opportunities in business, computers, criminal
justice, health and paralegal professions. We do this in a
friendly, relaxed atmosphere of small classes with individualized
attention and lots of interaction among students, faculty and
staff.
Faculty are selected for both academic credentials and relevant
real world work experience in their field. This assures not only
high-quality theoretical instruction but also meaningful
instruction on practical application of theory.
Programs are not only designed to accommodate your career goals
but also your busy schedules. We offer 1-year diploma programs
that can be completed in about 9 months, 2-year degree programs
that can be completed in about 17 months, and bachelor's level
programs that can be completed in just 3 years. Programs are
available on day or evening schedules. Classes are offered
year-round, and new students may enter most programs every ten
weeks.
Financial aid is available for those who qualify and an active
career services office helps graduates identify and get that
first great job.
Pioneer Pacific College is accredited by the Accrediting Council
for Independent Colleges and Schools.
The Medical Claims and Billing Specialist major combines a
foundation in medical administration with a thorough
understanding of computer applications, and groundwork in
accounting. This combination is designed to prepare the student
for employment in the areas of medical insurance, physician's
office coding and health care claims processing. Students will
gain a comprehensive understanding of the medical record of a
patient, cost of treatment, terms and conditions of insurance and
privileges and obligations of the patient and insurance company.
Medical Assisting - Diploma and Associate in Applied Science
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The Medical Assisting program is designed to prepare the graduate
for an entry-level position in a physician's office or medical
clinic. The program emphasizes the development of clinical skills
to train students for positions such as medical assistant,
medical receptionist, health plan coordinator and medical
insurance customer service representative. Students learn not
only in the classroom, but also in a laboratory that simulates
the facilities, equipment, and records found in both the clinical
and administrative areas of ambulatory care centers. In addition
to classroom and lab instruction, students spend the last 180
hours of their program on an externship site, where, under
supervision, they experience firsthand the working environment
they are preparing to enter.
The Associate of Applied Science degree program provides an
additional emphasis on general business and computer skills.
These additional skills enable the graduate to seek employment as
an administrative office manager, unit secretary, insurance
claims analyst or as a supervisory medical office assistant.
Medical assistants with computer skills are highly valued members
of the health care team.
The medical assisting department has a lecture room and
laboratories for use in various clinical procedures. Labs are
equipped with the typical equipment found in a medical practice
including microscopes, EKG machine, examination table and
equipment, autoclave and medical instruments. The purpose of the
labs is to simulate as realistically as possible the typical
facilities and equipment found in a physician's office. Medical
assisting students also use the business computer lab to learn
medical office software and the handling of medical insurance
forms that include CPT and ICD-9 coding.
Health Care Administration - Associate in Applied Science
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The Health Care Administration major combines a foundation in
medical administration with a thorough understanding of computer
applications, solid groundwork in accounting and courses in human
resource and organizational management. This combination is
designed to prepare the student for administration careers in the
health care industry. Students will gain a comprehensive
understanding of the application of management principles to the
health care environment and be prepared for entry level and front
line management positions.
