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Medical Office Reception Program

The Medical Office Reception program is a flexible online training program that prepares students for employment in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, and other medical facilities. The program focuses on developing professional skills for the workplace, including medical terminology, administrative procedures, medical law and ethics, and computer applications.

Program Overview

This program is designed for students who want to work in the front office of dental and healthcare facilities. It is ideal for working professionals and career changers, and can be completed in just one semester. The program is offered fully online, and students can earn their occupational endorsement in medical office reception while paying in-state tuition regardless of their location.

Program Details

Degree Type

The Medical Office Reception program leads to an Occupational Endorsement.

Availability

The program is available online.

Accreditation

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Career Opportunities

Medical and dental receptionists play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of health services, and are responsible for tasks such as:

• Scheduling appointments
• Answering and directing calls to staff
• Greeting and checking in patients
• Maintaining records and accounts
• Communicating with physicians and other medical staff

Program Requirements

The program focuses on developing professional skills for the workplace, including:

• Medical terminology
• Administrative procedures
• Medical law and ethics
• Computer applications

Cost

The estimated cost for the Medical Office Reception program is $3,660.

Related Programs

Other online programs available at the University of Alaska Fairbanks include:

• Medical Billing Occupational Endorsement
• Medical Coding Occupational Endorsement
• Medical and Dental Reception Undergraduate Certificate

Program Advisor

The program advisor for the Medical Office Reception program is BJ Aldrich, M.D.

Online Classes

Online classes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks typically do not have set meeting times, but do have weekly deadlines. Each course is designed by the instructor to best teach the material, and most courses run the full length of the 16-week semester.