Medical Support Specialist

Occupational Certificate

This one semester certificate program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level position in medical offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. Students will be trained in basic computer skills, proper medical terminology, customer service communication, and medical billing and coding.

► Total = 16 Hours

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

OFTC 1234 Communication in Technical Services (3)
HECO 1202 Health Care Terminology (3)
CSCI 1102 Intro to Computers w Business Apps (3)
BUSI 1202 Employability Skills (1)
CMA 1203 Billing and Coding (3)
ALH 1205 Clinical Experience (3)

Medical Support Specialist Brochures

Medical Support Specialist Brochure 2020

Program Costs

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Program Outcomes

Discuss and use medical terminology
Demonstrate appropriate customer service techniques
Apply basic computer skills
Communicate with providers, patients and payers
Perform medical office operational functions to administrative health care industry standards

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Faculty & Staff

Bria Robinson

Dean of Allied Health

Phone Extension: 1777

Building: South Oasis

Office: 116

M.A.Ed., McKendree University | B.S., Midwestern State University

Dezaraye Rogers

Administrative Assistant - Allied Health

Phone Extension: 1251

Building: South Oasis

Office: 104

B.S., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale A.A., Rend Lake College

Allied Health Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1251
Email: [email protected]
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Allied Health
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Allied Health

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