Course

Medical Office Assistant Externship - HES292

Medical Office Assistant Certificate

Northern Essex Community College

Credits: 1

Subject Area(s): Allied Health, Health, Medical

Credential(s): Associate's Degree, Certificates

Description:

This course will provide opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate skills in a medical office environment such as communication skills, computer applications, appointment scheduling, medical records Proposed Course Description: 800 Character Limit This course will provide opportunities for students to practice and demonstrate skills in a medical office environment such as communication skills, computer applications, appointment scheduling, medical records management, and medical front office procedures. This is a (1) credit, 60-contact hour externship. Students must provide their own transportation. Malpractice insurance is necessary. Mandatory orientation meeting semester prior to externship placement. Immunization clearance also required. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), CHRI (Criminal Records Central Repository) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. Drug Screening: Students enrolled in this academic course may be required to pass a drug screening analysis.