Overview
The Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager Professional Certificate prepares you for an entry-level role as a Medical Office Manager, responsible for overseeing staff, managing patient records, billing, coding, and ensuring compliance in healthcare practices. This career is ideal for those seeking to make an impact in healthcare administration, offering growth opportunities and the chance to improve patient care and office efficiency.
This program is perfect for aspiring healthcare administrators, current medical workers aiming for management, career switchers, or entry-level job seekers. Through six comprehensive courses, you will master key areas such as healthcare management, human resources, quality and safety, EHRs, and revenue cycle management.
Johns Hopkins, a globally recognized leader in medical education, provides expert-led training with practical, real-world scenarios. Unlike other programs, this certificate blends rigorous academics with hands-on skills, offering a competitive edge.
You’ll learn the latest skills and tools used by medical office managers including mastering ambulatory care, human resource management, data and EHR use, and revenue cycle billing. Prerequisites include basic knowledge of medical terminology and office software.
This program equips you with the confidence and expertise to succeed in managing a healthcare practice.
Syllabus
Course 1: Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management
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Course 2: Human Resources Management Essentials
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Course 3: Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management
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Course 4: Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers
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Course 5: Data and Electronic Health Records
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Course 6: Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding
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- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. Welcome to the Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management course! This course provides you with a ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Human Resources Management Essentials
- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. Welcome to Human Resources Management Essentials! This course provides you with a comprehensive ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management
- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. Welcome to the Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management course! This comprehensive 4-week ... Enroll for free.
Course 4: Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers
- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. Welcome to the Healthcare Delivery in Ambulatory Healthcare Management course! This course provides you ... Enroll for free.
Course 5: Data and Electronic Health Records
- Offered by Johns Hopkins University. Welcome to the Data and EHRs in Ambulatory Healthcare Management course! In this course, you will ... Enroll for free.
Course 6: Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding
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Courses
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Welcome to the Healthcare Delivery in Ambulatory Healthcare Management course! This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the various aspects of healthcare delivery within the dynamic field of ambulatory healthcare management. Throughout this course, you will explore key topics that are crucial for effectively managing healthcare delivery. You’ll cover the locations of care, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, virtual care, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings. Additionally, you will delve into practice management, population health, care management, case management, and the distinction between primary and specialty care. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare delivery in ambulatory settings. Join us on this learning journey to enhance your understanding of ambulatory healthcare management and its impact on patient care, population health, and overall healthcare outcomes.
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Welcome to Human Resources Management Essentials! This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and practices involved in managing human resources within an ambulatory care practice. This course is designed for entry-level and beginner learners with little or no background in healthcare, but who may be interested in transitioning into the field. In this course, you will explore the critical role of human resources in healthcare organizations such as understanding HR policy and legal issues, learning strategies for conducting effective interviews, identifying top talent, and making informed hiring decisions. You will delve into change management, discover change leadership models, develop strategies to manage organizational change, and learn how HR supports communication, engagement, and overcoming resistance. You will also gain insights into well-being-centered leadership, including essential skills like active listening, role modeling, and fostering employee strengths. You will learn about change management, effective interviewing and hiring practices (including giving feedback, goal setting, crucial conversations, and performance reviews), HR policy and legal issues, and strategies for creating a culture of excellence. By the end of this course, you will have developed the skills needed to effectively manage HR functions within an ambulatory medical practice. There are no specific prerequisites for this program.
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Welcome to the Introduction to Ambulatory Healthcare Management course! This course provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and practices involved in managing ambulatory healthcare settings such as understanding the role of ambulatory care within the broader healthcare system, exploring key settings like outpatient clinics, physician practices, and urgent care centers, and mastering the unique challenges faced in these environments. This course is designed for entry-level and beginner learners with little or no background in healthcare, but who may be interested in transitioning into the field. Whether you are a healthcare professional, an aspiring manager, or simply interested in understanding the complexities of ambulatory care, this course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and insights. In this course, you will explore aspects of ambulatory care and where it fits in the healthcare continuum, become familiar with medical terminology, and explore various career opportunities in the healthcare sphere. There are no specific prerequisites for this program.
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Welcome to the Quality and Safety in Ambulatory Healthcare Management course! This comprehensive 4-week course provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage quality and safety initiatives within ambulatory healthcare settings. This course is designed for entry-level and beginner learners with little or no background in healthcare, but who may be interested in transitioning into the field. Quality and safety are paramount in healthcare. This course delves into quality systems in healthcare, such as CMS/MIPPS vs. NCQA and HEDIS, safety and risk management, developing quality and safety programs, promoting a culture of safety, performance improvement, and project management. You will learn how to implement and maintain high-quality and safe healthcare practices. It will also introduce various regulatory bodies like CMS and Joint Commission. By the end of this course, you will have the necessary knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and manage quality and safety programs in ambulatory healthcare settings. Start your journey to enhance patient safety, improve quality of care, and promote a culture of excellence in ambulatory healthcare management. There are no specific prerequisites for this program. By the end of this course, you will have the necessary knowledge and skills to develop, implement, and manage quality and safety programs in ambulatory healthcare settings. Start yourJoin us on this learning journey to enhance patient safety, improve quality of care, and promote a culture of excellence in ambulatory healthcare management.
Taught by
Maura McGuire, MD, CPC, FACP and Michelle J. Campbell