MEDICAL BILLING/ADMINISTRATION TRAINING IN MONTHS


Have you always wanted to work in a doctor’s office and be part of a medical team? United Career Institute is enrolling students for its Medical Billing/Administration courses near Uniontown and Connellsville, so if you’re in southwestern Pennsylvania don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Medical billers and coders are the members of the medical team who make healthcare facilities run smoothly for doctors and patients alike. If you want to have a positive impact on people’s lives, gaining your Specialized Associate Degree in Medical Billing/Administration near Uniontown, PA may be a terrific option for you! In United’s Medical Billing/Administration program, you will acquire the skills to work in a doctor’s office, clinic, and other essential healthcare facilities.

“The 18 month program goes by so fast. The instructors and staff are so helpful and caring. I have met some amazing people here and some I believe will be lifelong friends.”

– Heather VanSickle, United Graduate

ABOUT OUR MEDICAL BILLING/ADMINISTRATION TRAINING PROGRAM


Students who take part in southwestern Pennsylvania medical billing and coding training provided by United will learn a number of crucial skills for the medical field, including how to:

  • Perform basic coding
  • Maintain electronic health records
  • Handle billing
  • Schedule appointments for patients
  • Understand medical terms
  • Work with medical records
  • Transcribe a doctor’s notes
  • Protect patient privacy
  • Use computers and medical software to perform office tasks

APPLYING YOUR DEGREE


Medical billers and coders are responsible for managing the front desk operations of a doctor’s office, hospital, or other medical facilities. This allows physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to focus on the needs of patients. Medical billers and coders are professionals who are trained in providing customer service, in addition to the following tasks:

  • Managing a doctor’s office
  • Working with insurance companies
  • Working at the admissions desk at a hospital
  • Working as a doctor’s secretary
  • Working as an administrative assistant in any kind of office

EXTERNSHIPS


At United, we know your goal is to get started in your dream career fast. With this in mind, we’ve designed our Medical Billing/Administration program to meet your career goals and the needs of employers in the southwestern Pennsylvania area. Externships and preparation for certifications are worthwhile ways to help boost your marketability and increase your likelihood of being hired by area employers.

As one of our Medical Billing/Administration students, you will complete an externship within your program. This on-the-job training allows you to apply the skills you’ve learned in the real world with real people. This experience is invaluable and also allows you to showcase your skills to employers in your area who hire medical billers and coders. When you take our training near Uniontown and Connellsville, you’ll gain insights into key medical and billing practices, making you an even more appealing candidate.

CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT UCI


Not only does our Medical Billing/Administration program prepare you to be career ready, but it’s also designed to prepare you to sit for certain National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exams which can strengthen your desirability when it comes time to enter the job market. Some of the certifications our students are qualified to sit for include:

  • Certified Billing and Coding Specialist*
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant**
  • Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist**

Medical billers and coders are an important part of the medical field and a healthcare office’s operations. If you’re in Uniontown, Morgantown, or Connellsville and you’ve been looking for a Medical Billing/Administration degree program to help prepare you for a fulfilling future, get in touch with United today!

To learn more about the program, call us at 724-437-4600 or request information online.

*Certification is contingent on passing the corresponding certification exam. Required/ Included in Tuition/Fees.
**Certification is contingent on passing the corresponding certification exam. Optional at own expense.

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