Course descriptionMedical Records Clerk/Receptionist (15 units)
Employment of medical records technicians is expected to
increase by 18 percent through 2016—faster than the average
for all occupations, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist certificate is ideal for
students who want to learn the basic skills needed to become
employed in a healthcare setting. This certificate prepares students
for entry-level records management/receptionists’ positions
in hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, and service
agencies. Coursework includes training in storing, retrieving,
and maintaining medical records; front desk procedures; medical
vocabulary; computer technology; keyboarding; and written
and verbal communications. With experience and additional
education, medical records clerk/receptionists may advance to
senior clerks, registered health information technicians (RHITs)
registered health information administrators (RHIAs), consultants,
and educators.
Required Courses: (11 units)
CIS 4, Introduction to Computers, Business Applications (3)
OFTECH 5, English Skills for the Office (3) or OFTECH
5A, Grammar and Punctuation (1) and
OFTECH 5B, Spelling and Vocabulary (1) and
OFTECH 5C, Proofreading (1)
OFTECH 20, Medical Vocabulary (3)
OFTECH 27, Medical Office Procedures (3)
Select 3 units from the following keyboarding courses:
OFTECH 1, Keyboarding 1 (3)
OFTECH 1A, Keyboarding 1A (1)
OFTECH 1B, Keyboarding 1B (1)
OFTECH 1C, Keyboarding 1C (1)