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3.00 Credits
This introductory course in word processing/information processing emphasizes formatting mailable copy, punctuation, spelling and proofreading. Development in complex tabulations, report formatting, column writing and designing letterhead as announcements as well as press releases and many other marketing documents used in today's business are also covered. Many Microsoft shortcuts/commands are emphasized to increase the productivity of the student. Prerequisite: OFFT 112 or permission of instructor 3 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester
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Operating features of a microcomputer with practical business applications. Speed development of 10,000 keystrokes per hour. Prerequisite: Keyboarding skill 1 credit, fall semester
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Integration of keyboarding skills with the operation of a transcription machine. Reinforcement of basic English skills, including spelling, punctuation, grammar, paragraphing, sentence construction, and proofreading skills. Mailable transcripts required for successful completion of the course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of OFFT 112 or one year of high school keyboarding 2 credits, fall semester
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This is a beginning medical coding course designed to provide students with the essential information and working knowledge of health care coding systems used in billing insurance companies for medical services to ensure optimum reimbursement. The course offers practical and easy-to-follow instructions on how to code procedures and diagnoses using the CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS systems. Other aspects of healthcare reimbursement will be covered such as HIPAA guidelines, abstracting information from patient records for correct placement on claim forms, inpatient and outpatient health care settings, and 3rd party reimbursement issues. Prerequisite: OFFT 115, OFFT 250 3 credits (3 lecture hours), spring semester
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The course will focus on outpatient billing and accounting software. The student will learn to ener data into a computerized patient billing system, manage data, enter patient and case information, process transactions, process claims, create statements and produce reports. Prerequisite: OFFT 200 2 credits (2 lecture hours) meets for 10 weeks, fall semester
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This course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of hospital billing and correct completion of the required claim form(s). Computer application is done using MediSoft's Just Claims software. Prerequisite: OFFT 200 Medical Coding and OFFT 250 Medical Terminology, or permission of the instructor. 2 credit hours - 10 weeks (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours) , spring semester
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Exploration of office operations and procedures, new developments in office information technology and equipment, communication transmittal systems, records management, and administrative office skills and responsibilities. Students will gain experience with voice digital recordings, facsimile, copy machines and telephones to better enhance their skill set. Prerequisite: OFFT 112 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
Working in a computerized professional model office. Administrative- handling telephone calls, incoming mail, transcription, correspondence, spreadsheet and database applications, records management, coordinating travel and conference plans and preparing reports. Includes brush up on English and keyboarding skills and career information. Legal-Legal transcription, calendaring, law office files, client and financial records, legal documents, litigation, office management and professional ethics. Medical-Transcription of patient records, telephone procedures, appointments, office files, financial and banking records, computerized medical billing. Prerequisites: OFFT 114, OFFT 210, OFFT 120, OFFT 220 3 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the variety of tasks and skills required for an administrative medical assistant. Students will be able to understand medical ethics, bioethics, etiquette, legal responsibilities of the physicians, use computer software to schedule appointments, create and maintain patients medical records, bill and collect payment, and understand method the method of scheduling appointments. The procedures of banking and payroll are also introduced as part of being an administrative medical assistant. Prerequisite: OFFT 116 or OFFT 113/114 3 credits (3 lecture hours), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
This course involves learning Microsoft Excel and Access skills. It includes topics such as merge, sort, charts, filtering, pivot tables, queries, designing your own table, etc. Students gain experience and understanding of versatility within the databases. Prerequisites: OFFT 112 with a minimum grade of C 3 credits (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours), fall semester
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