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Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Online Certification Training

This comprehensive online program prepares you for proper handling of patient data, fundamental health records management, medical office procedures and so much more. Watch our program sneak peek below!

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This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: LA, ND, NV, OK, PA, RI, WI

Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region of residence or employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment. These restrictions may not apply to students taking programs through an employer, academic or government-sponsored model – including MyCAA and Army, Air Force or Coast Guard Credentialing Assistance. To determine eligibility, please confirm with your sponsor or review our military spouse MyCAA-approved or Military Credentialing Assistance-approved programs.

Watch our Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR) Program Sneak Peek!

MedCerts programs are developed with collaboration from our in-house production team, industry-recognized subject matter experts and our education technology design team. From interactive simulations, interviews with real world experts, game based learning and more, our Instructional Design education model is created to meet the needs of every type of learner.

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MedCerts Tuition Advantage

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access.

Monthly Payment Options as low as

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346

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Talk with an Education Consultant to pick the perfect payment plan, from paying in full to installments with interest rates from 0-12%.

Total Tuition

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4,000

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The total tuition can be paid immediately or through a number of grant-funded or monthly payment plan options.

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The pricing listed above for a monthly payment plan is an estimate for the cost of an 12-month payment plan including down payment. Final pricing is given at time of purchase and may vary from both pricing examples above.
*Students in Maryland are not eligible for MedCerts payment plans but may be eligible for other tuition options. Speak to an Education Consultant for further information.

MyCAA, Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance/COOL and Workforce Grants

MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.

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What Does a Medical Front Office and Electronic Health Records Specialist Do?

With training in both electronic health records and medical administration, you’ll have the flexibility to take on a variety of roles in a number of settings including doctor’s offices, laboratories, urgent care centers, nursing home facilities, hospitals and clinics. You could be responsible for handling patient data, direct contact with patients, basic coding, filing medical records and many other front of office tasks.

1,615

Entry Level Jobs in the US

Medical Front Office and Electronic Health Records will see available jobs grow 33.9% over the next ten years.

All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

What You’ll Learn

HI 3000

Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records (EHR)

You could start your new career as a Medical Records Manager with MedCerts’ Medical Front Office & Electronic Health Records online certification program in only 19 weeks.

This EHR and Medical Records specialist program is comprised of 5 courses designed to build a balanced knowledge base and help you excel among the competition. The combination of Intro to Medical Terminology & Human Anatomy and Microsoft Office Basics creates a solid base for your learning. Medical Office Procedures and Administration teaches you specific practices of medical administration, scheduling systems and HIPAA regulations. You’ll be comfortable working in any medical environment after participating in our 3D simulations and virtual scenarios that replicate common healthcare situations. Our online EHR course provides you the skills to develop and maintain electronic health records in both facility and private practice environments. You’ll understand the ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of handling medical records and the practical applications of processes. Through this program, you will qualify for two certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) – Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). With these two lucrative credentials, you’ll qualify for career opportunities in any of these titles: Electronic Health Records Specialist, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant, Patient Services Representative.

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  1. Understand basic human anatomy and utilize medical terminology in a healthcare facility
  2. Comply with HIPAA/HITECH, OSHA, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws
  3. Accurately obtain patient information, verify insurance coverage, and prepare forms and reports
  4. Employ Electronic Health Record and related Practice Management applications
  5. Comprehend the use of Diagnosis and Procedure codes in the medical record
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the soft skill expectations of an allied healthcare professional

Enrollment Requirements

  1. High School Diploma or GED
  2. Web browser with internet connection
  3. Course registration & payment

MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*

  1. Expert-led video based training
  2. eBooks: Kinn’s Medical Administrative Assistant & Integrated Electronic Health Records
  3. Competency assessments
  4. National Certification exam fee

STUDENT SERVICES

  1. Dedicated Student Success Advisors
  2. Tailored support based on performance & behavior
  3. Exam preparation process
  4. 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches

*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.

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Disclaimers

  1. While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.

Mental Health Support Professional Online Certification Training—Frequently Asked Questions

Medical Records Managers, otherwise known as Medical Front Office and Electronic Health Records Specialists, are responsible for handling patient data, direct contact with patients, basic coding, filing medical records and many other front of office tasks.

The job outlook for medical records specialists is projected to grow by 8% from now until the end of the decade, a rate that is considered faster than average. This growth is driven by the increasing need for skilled professionals to manage and organize health information efficiently in a variety of healthcare settings.

The average starting salary for medical records managers is $36,000.

You need a high school diploma or equivalent and formal training through an institution such as MedCerts. Then, you will qualify for two certification exams through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) – Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS).

Medical Office Procedures and Administration teaches you specific practices of medical administration, scheduling systems and HIPAA regulations. You’ll be comfortable working in any medical environment after participating in our 3D simulations and virtual scenarios that replicate common healthcare situations. You’ll also understand the ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of handling medical records and the practical applications of processes.

To enroll in the program, high school diploma or GED, a web browser with internet connection and course registration & payment.

The cost of the program is $4,000.

MedCerts offers various payment options, including monthly payments as low as $346 or the option to utilize government grant funding.

MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:

MyCAA

Army Credentialing Assistance

Coast Guard COOL

Air Force COOL

Workforce Funding (including WIOA)

The total duration of MedCerts’ EHR program is 19 weeks.

MedCerts’ certification programs are fully online and designed for remote learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace. The instructional design incorporates interactive elements, simulations and expert instruction.

Required courses for this program include Professionalism in Allied Health, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Microsoft Office Basics, Medical Office Procedures and Administration and Electronic Health Records.

MedCerts includes exam fees and preparation materials in the program cost. The courses are designed to prepare students to take and pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS).

The program includes expert-led video training, eBooks and competency assessments. MedCerts-Covered Materials also include exam fee coverage. Students get access to additional services like dedicated advisors and tailored support as well.

This program is NOT available to residents of the following states: Louisiana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.

There are no clinical requirements for this certification.

*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

Medical Front Office and Electronic Health Records