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Access to health information is changing the ways doctors care for patients. With the nation’s healthcare system moving to the electronic medical record, numerous employment opportunities exist for medical assistants, health information systems staff, patient registration professionals and other related positions. Healthcare professionals with the ability to understand, update and maintain the electronic health record are in great demand.
This program prepares learners to understand and use electronic records in a medical practice. Learners will review 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:
- Describe the role of the electronic health record specialist
- Explain the organization, storage, and management of the health record in a medical facility
- Explain the legal requirements related to health records and patient information
- Use EHR software to perform health record tasks
- Explain how the health record information is used to complete the claim information
- Discuss various reimbursement methodologies
As part of this program, Learners will complete the following hands-on labs and activities:
- Creating a New Patient Record
- Editing Patient Demographics
- The Disclosure Authorization
- Authorization for the Release of Medical Records
- Notice of Privacy Practice and Patient’s Bill of Rights Documents
- Patient Record Access Request
- Creating a Patient Referral
- The Patient Correspondence
- Composing a Phone Message and Email
- Scheduling, Editing, and Deleting a Patient Appointment
- Blocking Time in the Office Schedule
- Creating an Encounter
- Documenting Patient Allergies and Patient History
- Documenting Chief Complaint
- Maintaining a Problem List
- Documenting Medications
- The Vaccine Authorization Form
- Documenting Preventative Services
- Entering Vital Signs
- In-Office and Out-of-Office Order Entry
- Respiratory Order Requisitions
- Adding a Patient Secondary Insurance Plan
- Documenting ICD-10-CM in the Problem List
- The Superbill
- Preparing a Claim
- Documenting a Prior Authorization Request
- The Patient Ledger and Day Sheet
- Creating an Insurance Claim Tracer
Certification Opportunities
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
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National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Electronic Health Records Management Certification (EHRM) |
Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity
Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.
Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- On-Campus Program
- 60-Hour Schedule
- Hands-On Labs
- eBooks & Digital Materials Included
- Laptops Available
- National Certification Opportunity
- Certificate of Completion
- Clinical Externship Opportunity