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Interactive Video Classroom (IVN)

 Medical Secretary  Medical Assistant

Medical Secretary Transcribe dictation Prepare correspondence Record simple medical histories, arrange for patients to be hospitalized, and order supplies Be familiar with insurance rules, billing practices

Employment Outlook Employment growth in health services industries should lead to average growth for medical secretaries Fast growing industries—such as health services education—will continue to generate most new job opportunities

Medical Assistant Perform routine administrative tasks: –telephones, greet patients, update and file patient medical records, fill out insurance forms, handle correspondence, schedule appointments, arrange for hospital admission and laboratory services, and handle billing and bookkeeping. Clinical duties vary according to State law: – taking medical histories and vital signs, explain treatment procedures, prepare patients for examination, and assist during the examination

Employment Outlook Medical assistants is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations through the year Job prospects should be best for medical assistants with formal training or experience.

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 Medical Transcription  Medical Coding & Insurance Specialist

MSU- Bottineau Announces MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION TRAINING In Minot, Bottineau, and surrounding areas. In-class, at home, training at your own pace. Contact Jan Nahinurk

Medical Transcription Employed by  Medical Centers  Hospitals  Physicians  Clinics  Private Transcription Companies  At-Home Available via online

Employment Outlook Demand for medical transcriptionist is expected to increase rapidly. Most companies pay on a production rate of 5-7 cents a line. (65 characters is equivalent to 1 line).

Medical Coding & Insurance Specialist Employed by  Physicians  Clinics  Hospitals  Nursing Homes  Private Insurance Companies  HMO’s  Health data organizations Available via correspondence

Employment Outlook Medical Coding is a specialty within the Medical Records occupation which is projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations. Hourly wages vary significantly with experience, credentials, and location.

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Sandra Sund Medical Program Manager