Medical Scribe & Admin. Professional Certificate (MedCerts)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Synopsis Medical Scribe & Administrative Professional 

Course Objective 
Description: The demand for Medical Scribes in the United States continues to grow, as more and more physicians and health care providers realize the benefits scribes bring to their practice. Traditionally, for every hour that physicians provide direct face time to patients – 2 more hours are spent on Electronic Health Records and other clerical work. A growing strategy to decrease this clerical burden is to use Medical Scribes trained to document patient encounters in real-time. 

The advantage of having medical office training helps when you’re expected to assist providers with administrative tasks such as handling phone calls, retrieving lab results, and other duties as needed to improve efficiency and productivity. You’ll likely also become an asset to your medical office team with your broad knowledge base and ability to assist in many departments. 

Since the EHR is at the core of a Medical Scribe’s daily job functions, students will gain knowledge of medical clinic workflow systems by engaging and interacting with a Simulated Software Application. The book and software activities included in this program use a building block approach to learning the medical clinic workflow processes. This approach ensures students are prepared to synthesize and organize medical data into a coherent entry so that it complies with office protocols, federal regulations, and insurance requirements. In addition to preparing for the AMSP certification exam, the role of a Scribe will include clerical and administrative functions, graduates are also prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). By obtaining certification as a CMAA, students demonstrate to employers that they can keep the medical office running efficiently and effectively. This combination of certifications provides graduates with a significant advantage in a competitive market, and the cost of both exams is covered by MedCerts 

Competencies to be achieved:  
* Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy, and physiology. 
* Comply with relevant laws and ethics, the Omnibus Rule, HIPAA, and HITECH.  
* Display strong attention to detail and accuracy with the use of electronic health records. 
* Discuss patient scheduling and related tasks for provider scheduling, intake procedures and preparation of records. 
* Understand laboratory testing and pharmacology applicable to EHR. 
* Explain how medical coding plays a role and impacts the clinic workflow and revenue cycle. 

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

Total Tuition= 4,000.00 Pay in full. 

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): N/A 

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): N/A

Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Megan Purvis  
Email:  Megan.purvis@centralaz.edu 
Phone number: 520-494-6417 

Direct Website link to the program:  
https://centralaz.medcerts.com/programs/healthcare/medical-scribe-and-administrative-professional

Additional information:  
* Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:  N/A 

MedCerts-Covered Materials: 
* Expert-led video-based training 
* eBook: Kinn's Medical Administrative Assistant 
* eBook: Medical Clinic Workflow 
* Competency assessments 
* National Certification exam fee

Enrollment Requirement:  
* High School Diploma or GED 
* Web browser with internet connection 
* Course registration & payment

Student Services 
* Dedicated Student Success Advisors 
* Tailored support based on performance & behavior 
* Exam preparation process 
* 1 yr. post-program extended access to Career Center & Career Coaches

Clinical Requirements:  
* Upon passing the exam, students have obtained “Apprentice Medical Scribe Professional” (AMSP) status. Once on the job, 200 hours removes the apprentice status and student becomes fully certified as a Certified Medical Scribe Professional (CMSP) 

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): 
MedCerts provides students with the right to cancel their program and receive a refund, following the guidelines below. Please check your state or third-party funding policies as they may differ.

* Cancellation Period: You can cancel your program up to 21 days after the start date. To do so, submit a written cancellation notice (electronic or mailed) by the 21st day after your start date for a full 100% refund of tuition and fees. 
* Material Return: To qualify for a refund, all MedCerts materials and supplies must be returned within 30 days of cancellation. You are responsible for return shipping costs. If materials aren’t received within 30 days, the refund becomes void. 
* Material Handling: All returned items should be insured, tracked, and packed to prevent damage. Any copies or backups of materials must also be destroyed. 
* Enrollment Termination: Upon cancellation, your enrollment with MedCerts ends, and program materials cannot be transferred to others.

Refunds will be processed within 30 days after MedCerts receives all returned items 

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each) 
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector) 
Yes or No: Yes. 
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and the American Healthcare Documentation Professionals Group (AHDPG). 

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials) 
Yes or No: Yes 
Career Pathway: Certifications are stackable, allowing healthcare professionals to start with a foundational certificate and add specialized ones over time, progressively expanding their skills and knowledge. 

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies) 
Yes or No (Explain):  Yes, certifications are portable across states, but specific requirements may vary by state.  


Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school) 
Yes or No: No.
Accrediting Agency and link to website: 

Credential Attainment Rate: There is no attainment rate. This is a new program, as the program progresses and participants complete their courses, this rate will change.

Disclaimers 
While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate pre-requisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation. 

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