Medical Billing and Coding

Medical Billers and Coders are in high demand! Learn medical billing and coding and career paths while preparing for one of the three MBC certifications-CBCS, CCA, or CPC. Study medical terminology, structures and functions of the human body, disorders and medical procedures common to each body system. Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, HIPPA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims. You will receive hands-on practical experience in medical billing and coding, and an externship starter kit, medical terminology, and the structures and functions of the human body. Upon completion choose which MBC exam voucher that best aligns with your interests and career goals. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/medical-billing-coding-plus-medical-terminology

Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Medical Billing and Coding with CMAA

Prepare to become an Administrative Medical Assistant and Medical Biller and Coder, both versatile and valuable healthcare team members. At successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national exam and the three Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) certifications; CBCS, CCA, or CPC. Receive hands-on practical experience in medical billing and coding, and an externship starter kit, voucher for CMAA exam , one MBC exam voucher that best aligns with your interests and career goals. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/certified-medical-administrative-assistant-with-medical-billing-coding-voucher-included.

Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Medical Office Manager (CCPM)

Medical Office Managers and Administrative Medical Assistants handle a broad range of duties, which may include patient registration, scheduling, medical records, managing the revenue cycle, compliance regulations, human resources, health information, and general business processes that make practice management a challenging yet rewarding profession. This in-depth program combines several programs, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), and Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), to give you the foundation and training needed to be a Medical Office Manager. At successful completion of the program you will be ready to take the Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) exam, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification exams offered by the National Health Career Association (NHA). Included in the program are study guide materials, practice exams, AAPC membership, Practice code tool access, and a voucher for each exam. Requirements: This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/medical-office-administration/

Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

CMAA: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Administrative Medical Assistants are skilled multi-taskers who direct the flow of patients through an office. Effective patient flow allows the practice to operate efficiently, increase revenue, and provide a positive experience for the patient. These duties can include scheduling appointments, entering demographic and insurance information into practice software, managing patient check-in and check-out, answering phone calls, filing and retrieving paper records, maintaining electronic records, composing correspondence, performing daily financial practices, assigning medical codes and processing insurance claims. Upon completion of this course you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This course includes a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/certified-medical-administrative-assistant. Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Medical Billing and Coding Medical Billers and Coders are in high demand! Learn medical billing and coding and career paths while preparing for one of the three MBC certifications-CBCS, CCA, or CPC. Study medical terminology, structures and functions of the human body, disorders and medical procedures common to each body system. Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, HIPPA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims. You will receive hands-on practical experience in medical billing and coding, and an externship starter kit, medical terminology, and the structures and functions of the human body. Upon completion choose which MBC exam voucher that best aligns with your interests and career goals. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/medical-billing-coding-voucher-included/ Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Medical Billing and Coding with CMAA Prepare to become an Administrative Medical Assistant and Medical Biller and Coder, both versatile and valuable healthcare team members. At successful completion of the program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national exam and the three Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) certifications; CBCS, CCA, or CPC. Receive hands-on practical experience in medical billing and coding, and an externship starter kit, voucher for CMAA exam , one MBC exam voucher that best aligns with your interests and career goals. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/certified-medical-administrative-assistant-with-medical-billing-coding-voucher-included. Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Medical Office Manager (CCPM) Medical Office Managers and Administrative Medical Assistants handle a broad range of duties, which may include patient registration, scheduling, medical records, managing the revenue cycle, compliance regulations, human resources, health information, and general business processes that make practice management a challenging yet rewarding profession. This in-depth program combines several programs, Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), and Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM), to give you the foundation and training needed to be a Medical Office Manager. At successful completion of the program you will be ready to take the Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) exam, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification exams offered by the National Health Career Association (NHA). Included in the program are study guide materials, practice exams, AAPC membership, Practice code tool access, and a voucher for each exam. Requirements: This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible. https://careertraining.ed2go.com/northshorecc/training-programs/medical-office-administration/ Online classes begin the second Tuesday of each month.

Phlebotomy Phlebotomists are a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture and microcollection for testing purposes. Learn to collect blood specimens from clients, become familiar with all aspects of blood collection, and the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Topics include medical terminology, related anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, and procedures for collection of other types of specimens within the scope of practice of the phlebotomist. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. Course prepares students to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field:NWCA National Certification (NWCA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam. Course includes CPR and required textbook. Exam not included in the cost of the program. Health Care Requirements for Non-Credit Health courses: 1. Accuplacer Placement Exam: If you do not have previous college credits students are required to take the Math and Reading Assessment (Accuplacer) and meet or exceed required score. For testing information or to schedule an exam please visit the Testing Center Web Page: https://www.northshore.edu/cas/testing/index.html 2. A CORI Check. 3. Proof of immunizations, a negative TB test, a COVID-19 vaccine with a booster, or a drug screening may be required for certain healthcare classes. You will receive an email from jmccloud@northshore.edu before the first class, containing the student healthcare packet. This packet must be reviewed, electronically signed, and submitted prior to the start of class. If you have any questions, please call us at (978) 236-1200.