About the Office Technology Program
Have you always enjoyed organizing information? Transfer your skills to a rewarding
career in office technology and administration. In addition to data entry skills,
you will learn current and leading-edge office software programs used in specialty
areas such as the legal and medical professions. With courses in Office Technology,
you will be equipped for clerical and administrative roles, you will learn how various
departments operate within a firm to achieve common goals.
Your education and training in this essential field will teach you how to produce
correspondence, handle records, schedule appointments and code important information.
Our programs are designed to prepare you for positions including medical records and
health information technicians, medical secretaries, correspondence clerk, file clerk,
customer service representative, and more. Whether you are entering the workforce
or updating your skills, jobs in office technology can place you in corporate, government,
educational, legal and medical settings.
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Department Certificate Forms
Electronic Medical Records Clerk Department Certificate Form
Hospital Inpatient Coder Department Certificate Form
Medical Billing / Coding Department Certificate Form
Medical Records Clerk / Receptionist Department Certificate Form
Medical Transcription Department Certificate Form
Program Paths
Medical Administrative Assistant
Associate in Science Degree
Certificate of Achievement
This program prepares students for employment in a medical environment. Students develop
skills and knowledge to perform a variety of duties to aid in the efficient workflow
and operations of a medical-related facility. Coursework indicates medical terminology,
computer technology, medical law and ethics, and “front office” tasks — such as patient
scheduling, reception, coding and billing, transcription, and records management.
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Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Associate in Science Degree
Certificate of Achievement
Medical Coding and Billing Specialists are primarily responsible for submitting documentation
of patient medical care to insurance companies. Duties include billing insurance companies
and patients; collecting payment for services; and documenting tests, treatments,
and procedures, using correct medical terminology—referred to as “coding.” This program
provides the training that is required to perform these duties.
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Medical Office Clerk
Certificate of Achievement
This program prepares students to perform common tasks in a medical workplace. Students
develop skills in medical terminology, medical office procedures, and basic medical
billing and coding principles.
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Electronic Medical Records Clerk
Department Certificate
This program prepares students for entry-level clerical positions involving Electronic
Health Records. Training is provided in computer basics, medical terminology, and
electronic records technology. EHR clerks work in hospitals, physicians’ offices,
and nursing homes—typically under the direction of a manager or supervisor.
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Hospital Inpatient Coder
Department Certificate
Coding is the transformation of healthcare diagnoses, procedures, medical services,
and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes for statistical reporting
and reimbursement purposes. A Hospital Inpatient Coder reviews and codes information
for patients who stay at least overnight in a hospital facility. This certificate
program provides training in medical terminology, inpatient coding, and billing, reimbursement,
and collection procedures.
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Medical Billing/Coding
Department Certificate
Medical Billing/Coding workers are primarily responsible for submitting documentation
of patient medical care to insurance companies. Duties include billing insurance companies
and patients; collecting payment for services, and documenting tests, treatments and
procedures, using correct medical terminology - referred to as "coding". The Medical
Billing/Coding Certificate program provides the training that is required to perform
these duties.
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Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist
Department Certificate
This program is ideal for students who want to learn the basic skills needed to become
employed in a healthcare setting. This certificate prepares students for entry-level
records management/receptionist positions in hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices,
and service agencies. Coursework includes training in storing, retrieving, and maintaining
medical records; front desk procedures; medical vocabulary; computer technology; keyboarding;
and written and verbal communications. With experience and additional education, medical
records clerk/receptionists may advance to senior clerks, registered health information
technicians (RHIT's) registered health information administrators (RHIA's), consultants,
and educators.
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Medical Transcription
Department Certificate
This program prepares students to listen to dictated recordings made by physicians
and other healthcare professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondences,
and other administrative material. Medical transcription is a particularly flexible
career that easily lends itself to many different work styles. Medical transcriptionists
work in hospitals, physicians' offices, transcription service offices, clinics, laboratories,
and at home. With experience, medical transcriptionists can advance to supervisory
positions, home-based work, editing, or consult.
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Potential Career Options
Career Exploration
Resources and Transfer
Many colleges and universities offer baccalaureate degrees in this field. Students
planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should meet with a counselor to discuss which courses need to be taken at SMC before applying to your designer
colleges/universities.
Student Resources
We know college isn't always easy. We are here to help as you navigate through your
SMC journey. This resource connects to information about Financial Aid, Tutoring Services,
the Center for Wellness and Wellbeing and much more!
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Student Clubs
Clubs are a great way to make friends, network, and build community at SMC.
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Transfers
Office Technology is a career education program that does not directly lead to transfer.
Students planning to transfer should talk immediately with an Academic Counselor to
discuss what SMC courses will help you transfer.
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