Pima Medical Institute

The Medical Coding and Billing professional is responsible for providing complete and accurate information and records for the patient and the insurance companies. Medical and insurance offices depend on Medical Coding Specialists for the accurate transcription of diseases, injuries and procedures into numeric codes.

The Medical Coder analyzes health records and completes insurance forms by assigning codes that determine medical billing and insurance payment.

While in school, your education will include courses in computer basics, billing procedures, advanced medical terminology as well as medical coding and medical law and ethics for coding and billing. You will graduate prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. This is a blended program with courses conducted both online and on-campus.

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A medical assistant supports the work of the physician, by working directly with the healthcare team and patient. Medical assistants work side-by-side with doctors, nurses and others on the healthcare team, treating patients from newborns to senior citizens. They demonstrate a blend of varied skills including administrative, technical, communication and interpersonal abilities.

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A dental assistant assists the dentist with examinations and treatments. The duties of a dental assistant are comprehensive and include assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, helping patients feel comfortable and easing anxieties, and teaching patients the skills needed to maintain and improve oral health.

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Under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician, a veterinary assistant cares for animals in an animal hospital or clinic setting. A veterinary assistant provides compassionate medical care to all animals and promotes their well-being by performing multiple tasks under the supervision of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

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Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and providing medications to people. They also assist in providing other healthcare products and perform various other duties that a pharmacist may need help with. The pharmacy technician’s skills and responsibilities enable them to improve patient experiences and ensure optimal efficiency in a pharmacy setting.

Pharmacy technicians are the liaisons between medical professionals, doctors, pharmacists, insurance companies and patients. They’re crucial in pharmacy settings because they have the knowledge needed to work with patients regarding their medications while also performing administrative tasks when needed. Their job involves:

• Mixing intravenous solutions
• Counting tablets and labeling bottles
• Receiving electronic prescriptions from medical offices
• Handling computer order entry of prescriptions
• Receiving written prescriptions and requests for patient refills
• Verifying complete and accurate prescriptions
• Taking inventory of prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Completing patient purchase transactions using point-of-sale systems

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