Take classes online and learn from the comfort of your home
Work in a hospital, outpatient surgery centers, or other health care service
Learn a wide variety of critical medical billing, coding and administrative skills
Over 14% increase in jobs between 2014 and 2024, with over 140,000 job openings during this time *
The healthcare industry is growing at a rapid pace due to recent changes in the healthcare system, and those who have healthcare career training are in higher demand than ever before. If you have a passion for helping people and the desire to maintain quality healthcare services, our Medical Billing, Coding & Office Administration certificate program can be completed in only 8 months and will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue entry level employment in this satisfying career field.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs in the healthcare field is expected to increase over 14% between 2014 and 2024, with over 140,000 job openings during this time.
* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014
Healthcare workers must be able to understand and follow medical records and diagnoses, and then decide how best to code them in a patient’s medical records.
Healthcare workers must be accurate when recording and coding patient information.
Healthcare workers need to be able to discuss patient information, discrepancies, and data requirements with other professionals such as physicians and finance personnel.
Healthcare workers work with patient data that are required by law to be kept confidential. They must exercise caution when working with this information in order to protect patient confidentiality.
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Talk through course details with our admissions team, finding the time and format that suit your schedule and goals.
Maximize your time in the classroom, completing pre-course exercises so you’re ready to hit the ground running on day one.
Work with admissions counselors to ensure you have tools to succeed in this online course, including a quiet, dedicated workspace and high-speed internet access.
Work to improve efficiency and quality in delivering healthcare services
Organize and maintain data for clinical databases and registries
Track patient outcomes for quality assessment
Understand classification software to assign clinical codes for reimbursement and data analysis
Record data electronically for collection, storage, analysis, retrieval, and reporting security
Protect patients’ health information for confidentiality, authorized access for treatment, and data security
By enrolling in the Medical Billing, Coding and Office Administration Certificate program at Fremont University, you can earn a certificate and begin working in the healthcare industry in just 8 months. We understand that enrolling in college is a big commitment, so we make it easy for busy adults like you to achieve their educational goals without rearranging their entire schedule. The Medical Billing, Coding and Office Administration certificate is offered online and includes up-to-date healthcare industry training led by industry experts. Continue reading to explore additional benefits of being a Medical Billing, Coding and Office Administration student at Fremont University.
Learn how you can be on your way to a new career in the healthcare administration field.
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Medical billing and office administration personnel contribute to the daily operations in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, dental offices, private practices and other healthcare settings. This Medical Billing, Coding and Office Administration certificate prepares students for employment through course work and simulated activities while learning ICD10 Coding, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Coding, medical and dental billing, electronic healthcare records, how to process insurance claims, and healthcare office administrative functions.