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Medical Office Professional Certificate
Medical Office Professional Certificate
at St. Paul College
Minneapolis Catalog
Graduates of the Medical Office Certificate assist with scanning information into electronic health records, releasing patient information, meeting physician documentation needs, scheduling patients, and other related duties. High school graduation or equivalent is required. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, good spelling, finger dexterity, and extreme accuracy in their work. Candidates considering this field should be comfortable reading and analyzing data, assisting with patient concerns, and working with computer programs.
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Medical Records Specialists
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
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