The Medical Secretary Program is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment in a physician's office, or acute, long-term or community-based health-care setting. Courses cover: Transcription, Medical Terminology, introduction to medical billing/coding, business math/spreadsheet applications, business communication/telephone etiquette, keyboarding, office procedures, and word and information processing.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED
Age: Adults 17+
Location Served: Rochester/Monroe County and surrounding counties
Medical Secretary Program Entry Requirements:
- Current Year Income
- 1040/1040A or 1040 EZ Tax Form (wage statement and paystubs NOT accepted); or
- Letter of Introduction and current Budget Sheet from DHS; or
- Total income from Social Security, Disability, or Supplemental Security
- Photo Identification
- United States Citizenship (New York State Driver License, United States Passport or NYS Department of Human Services Photo Benefit Card); or
- Legal Alien Status (I-94 or Green Card)
- Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Test
- 8.0 reading comprehension
- 8.0 math
- Immunization Record
- MMR record from physician (included in REOC Certificate of Health form)
- Entry Requirements: Complete REOC Certificate of Health Statement form (prior to internship)
Program Duration: 30 weeks Academic Calendar and Hours of Program Operation: Please Click Here for Current Program Schedule.
Cost: Tuition-free
Fees: Approximately $205
Career Options: Receptionist; Office Clerk/Assistant; Data Entry/Typist; Secretary or Records Clerk.
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Please be advised: If you are seeking training and future employment in a child care or health care related field, a background check will be required for this type of employment. Individuals seeking certification or licensure in child care or a health care related field will be required to submit a background check prior to certification or licensure being granted.
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