Medical Receptionist

This 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.)  Applications are valid for one year from date of submission.

Costs
The cost of the course is $579. Clinical placement, if desired, will be approximately $230.  Two textbooks are required at an additional cost of approximately $85.

Class Times and Location
See current class schedule.

Clinical Placement
For those seeking initial employment, a Cooperative Education placement with a local employer is highly recommended. Placements are offered through the Cooperative Education (Co-op Ed) program at Lane Community College. The student pays tuition to Lane Community College for a three-credit course and is placed with a local hospital, clinic or other approved institution. Co-op students must usually submit to and pay a fee for a criminal background check and/or drug screening prior to their clinical placement.

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 Lida Herburger