Medical Receptionist & Confidentiality in a Medical Environment
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- Digital certificate - Free
- Hard copy certificate - Free
- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
Medical receptionists play a vital role in the healthcare industry, providing administrative support to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare specialists. In addition, they are responsible for miscellaneous tasks, including scheduling appointments, greeting patients, answering phones, and maintaining medical records. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful as a medical receptionist. Additionally, you'll learn the role of a medical receptionist, the importance of confidentiality, how to organise schedules and maintain medical records, and more. By the end of this medical receptionist & confidentiality in a medical environment course, you will be prepared to start a career in medical reception. You will be confident in your ability to perform the job's essential tasks, and you will be well-positioned for advancement.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the key roles and responsibilities of a medical receptionist.
- Enhance skills in organising schedules and maintaining medical records.
- Comprehend effective filing systems in a medical office setting.
- Develop an understanding of confidentiality norms within a medical environment.
- Familiarise with medical jargon and workplace safety regulations.
- Gain insight into the role of information technology in healthcare.
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Description
Module 1 introduces you to the healthcare industry, focusing on the role and responsibilities of a medical receptionist. In Module 2, you will learn techniques to organise schedules effectively, which is crucial for the smooth functioning of medical practice. Module 3 covers the importance and methods of maintaining accurate medical records, with Module 4 further detailing effective filing systems for medical offices.
Module 5 delves into the critical subject of confidentiality in a medical environment, highlighting the ethical and legal aspects of handling sensitive patient data. Module 6 will equip you with essential time management skills, followed by Module 7, which breaks down medical jargon and terminology. Finally, in Module 8, you'll learn about maintaining workplace safety, including key health and safety regulations specific to the medical field.
In Module 9, you'll explore the integral role of information technology in healthcare, learning about the latest health information systems and digital tools. Lastly, Module 10 will expose you to healthcare's legal aspects and ethics, ensuring you're well-versed in the professional standards expected in this sector.
Certification
Upon course completion, you're eligible for a FREE certificate titled Medical Receptionist in PDF or hardcopy format. The PDF certificate will be sent to your registered email without any cost. For hardcopies, the UK delivery fee is £3.99 and the International delivery fee is £10.
Who is this course for?
This Medical Receptionist & Confidentiality in a Medical Environment course is ideal for those seeking a career in the healthcare administration field, especially aspiring medical receptionists. It is also valuable for current healthcare experts looking to update their knowledge and skills, such as medical administrators or office managers in a healthcare setting. Individuals seeking to understand the inner workings of a healthcare environment will also benefit. Even though this Medical Receptionist course focuses on the UK's healthcare sector, international students may also find it helpful, given the transferrable nature of the skills taught.
Career path
- Medical Receptionist - £17K to 25K/year
- Health Records Clerk - £19K to 28K/year
- Medical Secretary - £20K to 30K/year
- Practice Manager - £31K to 50K/year
- Health Information Manager - £35K to 60K/year
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Certificates
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Hardcopy Certificate (UK Delivery):
For those who wish to have a physical token of their achievement, we offer a high-quality, printed certificate. This hardcopy certificate is also provided free of charge. However, please note that delivery fees apply. If your shipping address is within the United Kingdom, the delivery fee will be only £3.99.
Hardcopy Certificate (International Delivery):
For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.
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