Patient Services Representative

Demand is strong for health care professionals who can multi-task while managing health information in a computerized office environment. In this major students learn skills for entry-level employment in physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals and other health care facilities. Medical terminology, billing and insurance are covered.

Health Careers Center

Average OK Salary: $11/hr

Who Can Enroll

Patient Services Representative

Adults
Juniors
Seniors

Certifications Available

Courses & Career Major Length

Course Description	Hours
Career Major Capstone	120
Foundations Of Medical Office/Medical Terminology	180
Fundamentals Of Administrative Technologies	120
Medical Insurance	180
Patient Billing	180
Total	780

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Industry & Metro Tech Accreditations

Required & Recommended Prerequisites

Required Immunizations

Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella
One of the following:
a) Positive rubella, rubeola, and mumps titer
b) One (1) MMR AND positive (+) titer for rubeola & mumps
c) Two (2) MMR Vaccines
T.B. Screening Tuberculin (PPD) Test
One of the following:
a) Two (2) negative TB skin tests, given within the last 12-month period prior to beginning clinicals. Student must stay current during their entire clinical stay. OR
b) If positive TB, student must present:
Documented proof of positive TB
A negative chest x-ray
Public health release
Current symptom survey
Hepatitis B
One of the following:
a) Three (3) hepatitis vaccinations
b) Positive hepatitis B surface antibody
c) Hepatitis B waiver signed by student
Varicella
One of the following:
a) Two (2) varicella vaccinations
b) Positive varicella titer

Required Prerequisites

CPR : BLS for Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)
BACKGROUND CHECK: A background check by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) or a different approved entity is required. The instructor will notify students of specific background check for participation in a clinical experience.
(Must include a sex and violent offender check)
Each clinical facility may accept or deny any student based on information obtained from a background check. If clinical placement is denied, the student will be administratively withdrawn from the course or Career Major.
Clinical pre-requisites are subject to change and will be reviewed in detail during orientation session.

Recommended Prerequisites

Student Organizations

Schedule
M-F | 7:25 AM - 10:25 AM
M-F | 11:25 AM - 2:25 PM

Career Major Length: 780 hours

Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition: $1,950.00
Out-of-State Tuition: $5,070.00
Book Costs: $826.00
Supplies Costs: $44.00
Exam Fees: $194.00

Financial Aid | VA Educational Benefits | Available for those who qualify. | Tuition, fees, career majors, courses, and hours are subject to change without notice. Exam fees are nonrefundable.

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Patient Services Representative

Certifications Available

Courses & Career Major Length

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Industry & Metro Tech Accreditations

Required & Recommended Prerequisites

Student Organizations