Medical Business Office

The Medical Business Office Professional Program will prepare you to work in the business office of a healthcare facility.  These HCC courses will provide knowledge and skills that are required of clerical health care professionals.  General topics include: medical terminology, patient scheduling, insurance verification, medical records, collections, accounts payable, financial reporting, and medical billing.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must also have basic keyboarding and computer skills.

You will be prepared for entry-level positions in hospitals, insurance companies, clinics, physician’s offices and other medical business offices.

Income will depend on what area of employment you choose, what hours you work, and your prior work experience.  Entry level base salaries can range from $26,000 to $42,000 per year.

You should be able to complete the certificate as quickly as in 4-5 months.

Students should have a high school diploma or GED, and have basic keyboarding and computer skills.

Books are not included in the cost of the course. Book titles will be provided and books may be purchases at HCC book stores.

The program is available at HCC SE College (Rustic), HCC Southwest College (West Loop), and HCC Northwest College (Alief), on an alternating basis.

HITT 1005 Medical Terminology I, 32 hours
POFM 1017 Medical Administrative Support, 48 hours
POFM 1027 Insurance Billing, 48 hours
HITT 1011 Health Information Systems, 48 hours