Maricopa Community Colleges  BPC229   20056-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/05
BPC229 20056-20076 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Automated Computer System for Medical Office Management
Principles and procedures in using an office automated computerized system for entering patient information and tracking patient billing, including basic computer navigation skills and use of accounting cycle from originating data to closing ledger entries.
Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: HCC130, HCC145, or equivalent, or permission of program director.
Cross-References: HCE229
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
BPC229   20056-20076 Automated Computer System for Medical Office Management
1. Navigate the Windows environment on a personal computer. (I- VIII)
2. Use file management to organize and manipulate files. (II- VIII)
3. Identify and use specified word processing components. (III- V)
4. Enter and edit text to format documents. (III-V)
5. Enter data to create, add to, or change an existing file. (V)
6. Process patient billing. (VI)
7. Manage a ledger. (VII)
8. Interpret accounting information. (VIII)
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BPC229   20056-20076 Automated Computer System for Medical Office Management
    I. Windows Environment
        A. Using the mouse
        B. Moving and resizing windows
        C. Using menus and toolbars
        D. Using help windows
      II. File Management
          A. Opening and viewing icons
          B. Viewing folders and files
          C. Creating a folder
          D. Moving files and folders
          E. Deleting and restoring files
        III. Word Processing Components
            A. Creating and saving
            B. Previewing and printing
            C. Closing and exiting
          IV. Document Formatting
              A. Changing line, spacing, and margins
              B. Creating lists
                1. Bulleted
                2. Numbered
              C. Changing fonts and font sizes
            V. File Data Entry
                A. Selecting software
                B. Using a printer
                C. Entering file data
                  1. Creating a new file
                  2. Adding information to a file
                  3. Changing information in a file
                  4. Archiving information
                  5. Proofreading data
              VI. Patient Billing
                  A. Processing monthly patient statements
                  B. Recording payments
                  C. Billing for medical insurance
                VII. Ledger Management
                    A. Posting entries
                      1. General
                      2. Accounts payable
                      3. Accounts receivable
                    B. Proving the ledger
                      1. Trial balance
                      2. Closing trial balance
                    C. Closing the ledger
                  VII. Accounting Information Interpretation
                      A. Daily
                      B. Monthly
                      C. Year end
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