Healthcare Administration Professional Career Training

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PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH EHRM

CAREER

Train to provide vital support to ensure patients' questions are answered, billing and coding and insurance claims are properly processed, and offices are efficiently organized. The Healthcare Administration Professional program from Professional Workforce Development sponsored by Southern Adventist University offers you the ideal opportunity to get trained and ready for a fast-growing healthcare career. Jobs in healthcare administration are projected to grow much faster than average — 15.5% over the next ten years. And through our Professional Workforce Development programs, you can get qualified for entry-level roles in this field in approximately six months.

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6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

CMAA, MCBC, CEHRS

CERTIFICATIONS

$5,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment plan available to you.

WHAT DOES A PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT DO?

This program prepares you to become a Physician’s Office Assistant, where you’ll manage electronic health records (EHRs), assist with patient scheduling, and ensure the efficient operation of a medical office. You’ll gain the skills needed to support both administrative and clinical functions in healthcare settings.

WHERE DOES A PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WORK?

Physician’s office assistants can work in a variety of different healthcare settings, such as insurance offices, doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administration Assistant & Integrated Electronic Health Records

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH EHRM

Outcomes

This program covers information on medical administration and assistance, interpersonal skills, medical ethics and law, medical terminology, basics of insurance billing and coding, telephone techniques, scheduling appointments, medical records management and management of practice finances. Additionally, this program prepares learners to understand and use electronic records in medical practice. The content reviews the implementation and management of electronic health information using common electronic data interchange systems and maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of the electronic health record.

After completing this program, learners will be able to sit for up to five nationally recognized credentials and begin their career.

Skills Learned

Assist with medical records management, confidentiality of the medical record, initiating a medical record for a new client and filing reports in the medical record

Implement HIPAA procedures and adhere to the patient bill of rights and confidentiality

Understand financial and practice management

Understand health insurance coverage, and billing and coding procedures

Understand professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems and credit arrangements

Perform medical accounting, financial statements, cost analysis, and budgets for the medical practice

Understand the fundamentals of specimen collection, laboratory safety and federal and state regulations

PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH EHRM JOB POSSIBILITIES

Physician’s Office Assistant

EHR Specialist

Records Documentation Specialist

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Upon completion of your training, you’ll be prepared for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.

CCMA

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certificate helps you gain the skills to provide administrative support in a medical setting.

CEHRS

Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist

The Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) certificate empowers you with the expertise to navigate the complexities of electronic health records and become a vital asset to any healthcare organization.

EHRM

Electronic Health Records Management Certification

The Electronic Health Records Management (EHRM) badge documents competencies required for assisting in the implementation and management of electronic health information, while maintaining the medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements of these electronic health records.

PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH EHRM PAYMENT OPTIONS

In addition to the following payment options, we offer special corporate volume pricing. Visit the Corporate page for details.

Pay In Full

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Short-Term Loan

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

Long-Term Loan

Pay for your training with an education loan through Sallie Mae or Meritize. Complete the course registration process to reserve your seat using one of these options.

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?

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PROGRAM COMPARISONS

	PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT	Community College
Program & Tuition Cost	$6,000 average	Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials	Included	Up to $750
Job Ready In	3–6 months	24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility	On-demand 24/7	Set class schedule
Travel Requirements	None: 100% online	On-campus classrooms
Student Support	Personal Advisors: text, call and email access	Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching	Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers	Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery	3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning	Professor lectures

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FAQ

How long does it take to become a Physician’s Office Assistant?

Students will complete the online certificate in 4 to 6 months. The certificate is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.

Who should become a Physician’s Office Assistant

Ideal candidates for this online certificate are highly organized individuals who have excellent critical thinking skills, are able to effectively multitask and are both independent and flexible.

What is the daily role of a Physician’s Office Assistant?

Someone in a Physician’s Office Assistant role can expect to spend a good deal of their day processing billing and insurance paperwork, along with data entry, medical record review and addressing patient questions.

What other career options can a Physician's Office Assistant certification lead to?

Physician’s office assistants can use their training and expertise as a steppingstone to other opportunities, including Health Care Manager, Healthcare and Medical Insurance Specialist and Physician Biller.

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6 Months

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WHAT DOES A PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT DO?

WHERE DOES A PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WORK?

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PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH EHRM

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Skills Learned

PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH EHRM JOB POSSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

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CEHRS

EHRM

PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH EHRM PAYMENT OPTIONS

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$5,000.00*

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WHAT DOES A PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT DO?

WHERE DOES A PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WORK?

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PHYSICIAN'S OFFICE ASSISTANT WITH EHRM​

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CEHRS

EHRM

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