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Medical Receptionist

Degree Type: Certificate (CERT)
Location: Albert Lea, Online D2L/Web Enhanced
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Total Credits: 28
Course Plan: One Year
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This program requires the use of a laptop. View the "Laptop Advantage" page for more information.

Would you like to be part of a support team for medical personnel?

The Medical Receptionist certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment. You will learn how to perform duties such as handling phone calls in both emergency and non-emergency cases, scheduling appointments, keyboarding and other computer work, filing, mail and phone duties along with greeting patients and visitors.

This program introduces students to the medical environment with classes on medical terminology, medical office procedures and an introduction to medical transcription. This “Laptop Advantage” program provides hands-on training with computer equipment and software you are likely to use in the workplace. Medical receptionists play an important role on medical teams and have the satisfaction of helping patients and their families.


Employment Outlook

Graduates will find a variety of job options including work in private clinics, group practices, hospitals, nursing homes, therapy centers, research institutions, public health institutions and insurance companies. Note that some employers offer tuition reimbursement programs.
Program Fees
Number of Credits:
18
$162.00
Estimated Total Tuition Cost:
$2,916.00
$1350
$408
Laptop Lease required - estimated cost at $400 per semester.
Faculty & Advisors
Sheryl Barton 379-3350 sheryl.barton@riverland.edu

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