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Medical Information Technology – Hospital Admissions Clerk Certificate

The Medical Information Technology Degree Program at Somerset Community College is designed to prepare individuals to assist with administrative functions as employees within the health care system. Administrative skills are developed in the areas of medical office procedures, written communications, financial management, and insurance billing.

All students become familiar with the law and ethics of the health care system, medical terminology and interpersonal relationships. Various programs of learning are presented to enable a student to pursue a career compatible with his/her interest and potential. The program includes an internship/co-op in a health care facility providing hands-on training in the chosen field of training.

Medical office workers prepare medical records and reports, maintain files, order supplies, perform accounting procedures and receive patients in a variety of health care settings. Graduates are prepared for careers in health care offices. Students select an area of specialty from one of four options:

Hospital Admissions Clerk
Medical Office Trainee
Medical Records Clerk
Medical Receptionist

What can I do with this degree?

Medical Information Technology graduates are responsible for a variety of administrative duties necessary to run and maintain offices efficiently. These individuals are often the information clearinghouse for the medical office. They schedule patient appointments, provide medical correspondence and reports for their employer. In addition, they operate office equipment such as facsimile machines, photocopiers, and telephone systems.

Program graduates use personal computers to run spreadsheet, word processing, database management, desktop publishing and graphics programs--tasks previously handled by managers and other professionals. Completion of a Medical Information Technology Certificate option can be used as a building block toward completion of a diploma or degree option.

When and How do I get started with this degree?

Check out the SCC calendar to find out when class terms and enrollment begins. For more information on becoming a student at SCC follow our 9 easy steps for becoming a student at SCC.

Student Responsibilities

In addition to tuition, students are responsible for books and other materials as required by the instructor. Any student seeking financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office.