Health Information Management And Medical Registration and Admission Specialist

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1 Health Information Management And Medical Registration and Admission Specialist

2 Medical Office Program Health Information Management Program One 30-credit certificate Two 45-credit certificates And One Associate s Degree Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Certificate (MRAS) Medical Reimbursement Specialist Certificate Physician Practice Manager Certificate Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Management (HIM)

3 Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Employment information PROBABLE JOB TITLES Patient Registration Specialist Admissions Clerk Patient access representative PROBABLE DUTIES Greeting patients Entering demographic information into computerized record Maintaining admissions forms Collecting co-payments and other cash transactions Scheduling patient appointments PROBABLE WORK SITE Physician Office Hospital Chiropractic clinic Dental office Long term care

4 Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Pre-requisite Requirements TO BEGIN THE PROGRAM YOU MUST HAVE: High school diploma or GED Assessment above or completion of ENGL 095 with a C or higher (or coenrollment in ENGL 095) Assessment above or completion of Math 085 with a C or higher ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Criminal and federal fraud background checks Health Insurance Immunizations 40 hours of in-person, onsite clinical visitations Access to reliable and consistent computer and internet This is a hybrid-online program You will need to attend campus classes each quarter for a portion of your credit hours. Classes may be run out of the Gig Harbor Campus.

5 Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Curriculum (30 credits) 1 st Quarter 2nd Quarter Course Title Cr BUS 102 Customer Service 2 CU 105 Word I, Excel I 5 HIM 130 Medical Terminology I 5 MO 101 Healthcare Delivery and Alternate Care Course Title Cr HIM 135 Medical Terminology II Module HIM 137 Medical Terminology II Module CU 110 Access I 2 MO 106 Professional Document Production 3 MO 110 Medical Office Procedures 3 MO 120 Medical Law and Ethics 2 MO 190 Medical Office Internship 4 4 You can go Full or Part time

6 Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Internship MO 190 is your internship (AKA Professional Practice Experience) It will consist of: 1. A virtual internship This will be conducted by an instructor at TCC using software to duplicate experience in medical office setting 2. A 40 hour on-site internship This will be 40 hours you will spend in a medical office. It will be during the week Monday Friday during business hours You will be required to do this portion plan ahead and save your vacation time or find a babysitter.

7 IBEST Opportunity The Medical Registration and Admissions Specialist Certificate is available as an IBEST program IBEST if a great option for those who are not at college level Math and English. Students take additional support classes to assist with successful completion of core professional technical requirements. IBEST sections are offered only at the Tacoma Campus For more information, please contact Rebecca Jayasundara at rjayasundara@tacomacc.edu

8 Medical Office Program Health Information Management Program One 30-credit certificate Two 45-credit certificates And One Associate s Degree Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Certificate (MRAS) Medical Reimbursement Specialist Certificate Physician Practice Manager Certificate Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Management (HIM)

9 Medical Reimbursement Specialist Employment information PROBABLE JOB TITLES Medical biller Medical Claims Review Patient account representative Outpatient Coder PROBABLE WORK SITE Physician Office Hospital Outpatient Departments Chiropractic clinic Dental office Long term care Mental Health Insurance Companies Billing Companies

10 Medical Reimbursement Specialist Pre-requisite Requirements This one-year certificate is 45 credits You can go full or part time If you go full time it is 3 quarters long We run our entry courses twice a year in Fall and Spring TO BEGIN THE PROGRAM YOU MUST HAVE: English 101 with a grade of C or higher Business 110 (Business Math) with a grade of C or higher Biology 175 (Human A&P) with a grade of C or higher ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Criminal and federal fraud background checks Health Insurance Immunizations Vehicle insurance hours of in person on site clinical visitations Offered as complete online program with additional hybrid options as demand dictates.

11 Medical Reimbursement Specialist Curriculum There are two tracks to this certificate 1. Outpatient Coding You will be eligible to sit for a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential through AAPC 2. Medical Insurance Billing You will be eligible to sit for the Medical Reimbursement Specialist credential (CMRS) through the American Medical Billing Association

12 Medical Reimbursement Specialist Curriculum (45 credits) Billing Track Course Description Cr CU 103 Excel I 3 CU 110 Access I 2 HIM 105 Med Term 5 HIM 110 HC Delivery 5 HIM 125 Record Standards 5 HIM 141 OP Dx Coding 2 HIM 160 Pathophysiology 5 HIM 142 OP Reimbursement 4 HIM 216 CPT Coding 5 HIM 195 Legal/Ethics 3 HIM 151 Insurance Claims 5 HIM 185 Billing clinical 3 Coding Track Course Description Cr CU 103 Excel I 3 CU 110 Access I 2 HIM 105 Med Term 5 HIM 110 HC Delivery 5 HIM 125 Record Standards 5 HIM 141 OP Dx Coding 2 HIM 160 Pathophysiology 5 HIM 142 OP Reimbursement 4 HIM 216 CPT Coding 5 HIM 195 Legal/Ethics 3 HIM 152 ADV Op coding 5 HIM 186 Coding Clinical 3

13 Medical Reimbursement Specialist Internship You will have an internship specific to your certificate track It will consist of: 1. A virtual internship This will be conducted by an instructor at TCC using software to duplicate experience in medical office setting 2. A hour on-site internship This will be hours you will spend in a medical environment. It will be during the week Monday Friday during business hours You will be required to do this portion plan ahead and save your vacation time or find a babysitter.

14 Medical Office Program Health Information Management Program One 30-credit certificate Two 45-credit certificates And One Associate s Degree Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Certificate (MRAS) Medical Reimbursement Specialist Certificate Physician Practice Manager Certificate Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Management (HIM)

15 Physician Practice Management Certificate Employment information PROBABLE DUTIES Managing the revenue cycle Compliance Regulations Human Resources Health Information General Business Processes PROBABLE WORK SITE Physician Office Hospital Outpatient Departments Chiropractic clinic Dental office Long term care Mental Health Insurance Companies Billing Companies

16 Physician Practice Management Pre-requisite Requirements This one-year certificate is 45 credits You can go full or part time If you go full time it is 3 quarters long We run our entry courses twice a year in Fall and Spring TO BEGIN THE PROGRAM YOU MUST HAVE: English 101 with a grade of C or higher Business 110 (Business Math) with a grade of C or higher Biology 175 (Human A&P) with a grade of C or higher ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Criminal and federal fraud background checks Health Insurance Immunizations Vehicle insurance hours of in person on site clinical visitations Offered as complete online program with additional hybrid options as demand dictates.

17 Physician Practice Management There is only one track for this certificate You will be eligible to sit for the Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) credential through the American Academy of Professional Coders

18 Physician Practice Management Certificate Curriculum (45 credits) Course Description Cr CU 103 Excel I 3 CU 110 Access I 2 HIM 105 Med Term 5 HIM 110 HC Delivery 5 HIM 125 Record Standards 5 HIM 141 OP Dx Coding 2 HIM 160 Pathophysiology 5 HIM 142 OP Reimbursement 4 HIM 216 CPT Coding 5 HIM 195 Legal/Ethics 3 HIM 153 Office Management 5 HIM 187 Physician Practice Management Clinical 3

19 Physician Practice Management Internship You will have an internship specific to your certificate track It will consist of: 1. A virtual internship This will be conducted by an instructor at TCC using software to duplicate experience in medical office setting 2. A hour on-site internship This will be hours you will spend in a medical environment. It will be during the week Monday Friday during business hours You will be required to do this portion plan ahead and save your vacation time or find a babysitter.

20 Medical Office Program Health Information Management Program One 30-credit certificate Two 45-credit certificates And One Associate s Degree Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Certificate (MRAS) Medical Reimbursement Specialist Certificate Physician Practice Manager Certificate Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Management (HIM)

21 Health Information Management APS Employment information PROBABLE DUTIES Inpatient or outpatient coder Reimbursement Specialist Office Manager / Department Lead Electronic Health Record / IT specialist Too many to list PROBABLE WORK SITE Physician Office Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Departments Chiropractic clinic Dental office Long term care Mental Health Insurance Companies Billing Companies

22 Health Information Management APS Pre-requisite Requirements You must complete one of the one-year certificates (MRS or PPM) You can go full or part time If you go full time it is 3 quarters long We run our entry courses twice a year in Fall and Winter TO BEGIN THE PROGRAM YOU MUST HAVE: English 101 with a grade of C or higher Business 110 (Business Math) with a grade of C or higher Biology 175 (Human A&P) with a grade of C or higher ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Criminal and federal fraud background checks Health Insurance Immunizations Vehicle insurance hours of in person on site clinical visitations Offered as complete online program with additional hybrid options as demand dictates.

23 Health Information Management APS There is only one track for this certificate You will be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Management (RHIT) credential through the American Health Information Management Association

24 Course Description Cr HIM 150 Pharmacology 2 HIM 225 Records content II 5 HIM 215 Information and Communication 5 HIM 221 ICD-10 Inpatient Coding 5 HIM 241 Data Quality and Standards 5 HIM 245 Advanced Coding 4 HIM 210 Inpatient Reimbursement 5 HIM 222 Alternate Care 2 HIM 254 Capstone 3 HIM 255 Clinical / PPE 3 Elective Health Information Management APS Curriculum You must complete one of the one-year certificates to enter into the second year of the APS degree HIM 151 Insurance, HIM 152 OP Coding, or HIM 153 Office Management 5

25 Health Information Management APS Internship It will consist of: 1. A virtual internship This will be conducted by an instructor at TCC using software to duplicate experience in medical office setting 2. A hour on-site internship This will be hours you will spend in a medical environment. It will be during the week Monday Friday during business hours You will be required to do this portion plan ahead and save your vacation time or find a babysitter.

26 Medical Office Program Health Information Management Program One 30-credit certificate Two 45-credit certificates And One Associate s Degree Medical Registration and Admission Specialist Certificate (MRAS) Medical Reimbursement Specialist Certificate Physician Practice Manager Certificate Associate in Applied Science in Health Information Management (HIM)

27 Medical Registration and Admissions Specialist Certificate Program 30 credits Stand alone certificate Pre-reqs Diploma/GED ENGL 095 Math 085 Typing 25 wpm Offered as hybridonline program Health Information Management Program 2 one-year certificates to choose from Medical Reimbursement Specialist Physician Practice Manager Both Certificates lead directly into second year of HIM APS degree Pre-reqs English 101 C or better Bus 110 C or better BIO 175 C or better Must complete one-year certificate to move into second year of HIM APS degree Offered completely online and hybrid as demand allows

28 Entry into the HIM Programs This is the same for the certificates and the degree No application required Must complete or BE TAKING your final pre-reqs when you register for the HIM courses. Register for courses when it is your registration time. Classes fill on a space-available basis. If you don t get in right away put yourself on the wait list. If we have high enough demand we may be able to offer additional sections. If you don t get in you can work on IT and CU course offerings (check out the ehim certificate as a post- Associate degree add and work on some of those courses while you wait to start the HIM program.

29 Transferring in credits from another college If you have courses transferred from another college then make sure they transfer in exactly as English 101, Bus 110, and Biology 175 (all at C or better). If they transfer in as something different, but we have agreed they will be accepted then you will need an entry code to bypass the entry requirements. The computer only recognizes these exact pre-requisite courses. An entry code will allow you to say that you have instructor permission so it is okay. An entry code does NOT guarantee you a spot in the course.

30 e-him Certificate This post-associate s degree certificate is available for those who want more IT training. Pre-requisite = HIT Associates Degree Course Number Course Title Credits *HIM 110 Healthcare Delivery 5 *HIM 125 Record Content/Standards 5 *HIM 130 Medical Terminology 3 CU 105 Word I, Excel I 5 CU 108 Outlook 2 *CU 110 Access I 2 CU 203 Excel II 3 CU 210 Access II 3 *IT 230 Introduction to Project Management 2 IT 245 Data Modeling 2 IT 248 Database Implementation 3 IT 274 Network Security Fundamentals 5 * Included in HIM APS degree