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The Institute for Business and Technology (IBT) is now offering its popular Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist program in an online-hybrid format, combining online education with on-campus resources and support. Continue reading
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Santa Clara, CA, Dec 12, 2019 /prREACH/ -- In response to student demand and in recognition of the growing trend of online education, the Institute for Business and Technology (IBT) is now offering its popular Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist program in an online-hybrid format. The program combines online education with on-campus resources and support. Applications are now being accepted for the program’s next start date in February 2020.
"IBT recognizes that students have busy schedules, and in an effort to accommodate these busy students, IBT has made the move to shift the Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist program to an online-hybrid format," Bob Allen, Senior Vice President of IBT said. The blended format will include online courses with meetings once monthly on campus. This will enable students to not only work closely with their instructors but also maintain contact with the Career Services team to enhance job placement opportunities upon graduation.
Taught by a staff of industry professionals, the Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist program teaches students the skills they need to enter into a variety of entry-level positions in this rewarding healthcare field. IBT students learn comprehensive medical coding and billing procedures, current medical software and trends in the insurance industry. Students learn medical terminology, medical billing software and how to prepare and file insurance claims and analyze benefits.
All programs at IBT prepare students for nationally-recognized industry certifications that demonstrate to potential employers the level of the job candidate’s skills and knowledge. IBT recognizes the value these certifications hold and is committed to preparing students for these certifications.
The Medical Biller/Coder/Office Specialist program prepares graduates to earn the coveted Certified Professional Coder- A (CPC- A) certification from the AAPC certifying agency. Medical institutions including hospitals, private practices. medical clinics, medical professionals and hiring managers recognize the importance of the CPC- A certification. With IBT, students are qualified to obtain an entry level position as a Medical Biller, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Insurance Specialist, Medical Coder, Medical Records Clerk, Hospital Admitting Clerk, and/or a Medical Administrative Assistant.
Located in Santa Clara, California, IBT offers hands-on training programs taught by a professional faculty. IBT holds dual accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Accreditation is an assurance that the school and the program meet educational quality standards, and IBT is monitored on both graduation and placement rates in order to maintain accreditation. IBT is career-focused and outcome-driven. To demonstrate its commitment to its graduates and their successful placement, the Institute for Business and Technology offers career placement assistance to all graduates throughout the entire course of their careers.
To learn more about the Institute for Business and Technology, please visit the school's official website.
