HCO - Health Care Office Coordinator A.A.S.
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Program Full Description
This program provides the foundation for a healthcare office coordinator to be able to effectively organize and oversee medical office workflow and processes in any health care setting. It addresses the principles of planning and management, documentation, revenue cycle functions, and health laws as it relates to privacy and confidentiality, budgeting and data analysis. The student will also acquire the skills necessary for analytical and critical thinking as well as problem solving.
Program Objectives
Program Objective | accreditation standard | Collegewide Student Competency |
|---|---|---|
Apply effective communication and critical thinking skills. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #2: Communicate Effectively #4: Participate Cooperatively Within a Team |
Demonstrate an understanding of the revenue cycle as it impacts workflow and reimbursement. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #3: Apply Quantitative Reasoning #9: Evaluate Ethical Aspects of Decision Making |
Demonstrate an understanding of documentation requirements as it relates to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of health data. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #2: Communicate Effectively #3: Apply Quantitative Reasoning #5: Use Current Technology Effectively |
Demonstrate an understanding with all laws and regulations related to coding and reimbursement. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #6: Apply Information Literacy Skills #9: Evaluate Ethical Aspects of Decision Making |
Demonstrate an understanding of privacy, confidentiality, and security protected health information. | Program not accredited or licensed. | #1: Think Critically #2: Communicate Effectively #9: Evaluate Ethical Aspects of Decision Making |