This class will not be offered Winter Term 2012. It will be offered Spring Term 2012. Applications for the Spring Term 2012 can be submitted now! Students will be notified of their acceptance into the Spring Term 2012 class around March 23, 2012. Spring Term 2012 begins April 2.
This non-credit training will provide students with entry-level skills to seek employment in medical reception areas. Instruction includes medical ethics and laws, basic medical terminology, customer service, clerical skills, registration and scheduling, basics of billing and insurance and initial medical record documentation.
Admission Criteria
- Apply for admission as a credit student (undeclared major) at Lane Community College
- Complete computerized Math and Reading tests through Lane’s Main Campus testing center
- Meet the Reading Proficiency requirement of a score of 76 or higher
OR
- Submit a college transcript showing successful completion of RD 090 or WR 115 within the last five years
AND
- Meet the Math Proficiency requirement of 7 or above on parts A, B and C
OR
- Submit a college transcript showing successful completion of MTH 020 or higher within the last year
- Fill out and submit the application (.doc) along with your test scores or transcripts. (Note that unofficial transcripts are permissable.)
Costs
The cost of the course is $499. Clinical placement, if desired, will be
approximately $230. Two textbooks are required at an additional cost of
approximately $85. (Prices are subject to change)
Class Times and Location
Clinical Placement
Cooperative Education (co-op) offers students college credit and a grade for on-the-job work experience related to their educational and career goals. Through co-op, students connect theory and practice, develop skills, expand career knowledge, and make contacts for the future. Work schedules and work sites vary. Students may be required to pass a background check, drug screen, and have current immunizations to be eligible. Contact Jamie Kelsch, 541.463.5540, kelschj@lanecc.edu.
Limited Enrollment
Class enrollment is limited to 15 students. The students must meet the
admission criteria and have department approval to register. Lane Community
College reserves the right to cancel the course if minimum enrollment is not
met.
Employment Opportunities
Physicians’ offices, dental offices, clinics, surgical centers and hospitals are just
some of the organizations which employ Medical Receptionists.
Contact Us
For more information, contact Kathy Calise.
See current schedule for classes offered this term
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