San Joaquin Valley College is an accredited private junior college committed to the professional success of its students and graduates. Founded in 1977, SJVC has campuses located throughout California–including an Online division and offers a variety of accelerated Certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in the business, medical and technical fields.
Students benefit from a balance of class-room instruction and real-world experience, learning the skills they need to go straight to work in today's competitive job market.
Health Care Administration
Program Highlights
SJVC's Health Care Administration program prepares you with the training you need to perform front office duties in a health care setting. Course studies include office management, medical terminology, patient record keeping, bookkeeping, accounting, insurance claims preparation, professional communication, general operation of a health care facility, and computer training using Microsoft Office and medical software.
Learn
Medical insurance principles
Computer concepts
Insurance coding
Medical terminology
Medical billing
Economics & finance
Students complete an extensive externship in the field under the direct supervision of an office manager or medical director.
Career Opportunities
Well-trained health care administrators are in demand by busy medical and dental offices, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, billing offices and medical supply distributors. You can expect to qualify for such roles as:
Front Office Assistant
Billing or Insurance Clerk
Data Entry Clerk
Collections Clerk
Admitting Clerk
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the RMA-Administration exam.
Programs Offered
Business
Business Administration
Career Training
Aircraft Mechanic
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
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