Program Overview
Medical support employees work in physicians’ offices, hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical settings. They may transcribe dictation, prepare medical records or charts, schedule appointments, handle correspondence, prepare bills and process insurance forms. In addition to a good background in keyboarding, accounting, and computers, there is a need for expertise with medical terminology and familiarization with medical references. Strong communication skills are also important in dealing with patients in stressful situations.
Career Outlook
The increase in medical services and the aging population place tremendous demands on physicians and hospitals. Medical support employees are essential workers who must accurately process medical and insurance documents.