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Physician’s Office Assistant with EHRM

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6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

$5,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

*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. 

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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. 

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Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

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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 PROFESSIONAL

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

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Physician’s Office Assistant 

EHR Specialist 

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Records Documentation Specialist 

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

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

ISSUING AUTHORITY

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

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.

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.

 

Many employers have education programs or will pay for continued education! Select “Corporate Invoice” if you need an invoice to process payment through company training tuition assistance/reimbursement plans. 

Download the free brochure below to your HR representative or manager and show them the benefits of gaining additional education!

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$5,000 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

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST

April is your Workforce Training Specialist.  She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed!  Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, Union Adventist University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Interested In Another Program?

Union Adventist University, located in Lincoln, Nebraska, provides the highest quality training in order to best serve students and surrounding communities. Our specialized career training programs provide up-to-date and in-demand skills, preparation and certification, ensuring that everyone who completes our programs is of the highest caliber.