Basic Medical Reception Skills Certificate

Basic Medical Reception Skills

Program Number: 90-106-4

• Certificate
• Business Technology Program Cluster
• Center for Agriscience and Technologies
• Program offered at the following campuses:
  • Fort Atkinson
  • Portage
  • Reedsburg
  • Truax, Madison
  • Watertown
• For information call: (608) 246-6800 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6800

About the Program

Clerical jobs are among the top five occupations for projected growth nationally. MATC has developed this certificate to help you get hired, promoted or update your skills by providing basic medical reception skills used in today’s modern medical offices. Part- and full-time positions are available in small and large healthcare organizations throughout Wisconsin and the United States. Typical working hours in this occupation are weekday business hours, generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some variation.

The skills obtained in the Basic Medical Reception Skills Certificate may be applied to the Medical Administrative Specialist Associate in Applied Science degree program and the Medical Transcription Technical Diploma program. In addition, many of the certificate credits may be applied to other programs at MATC.

This certificate is available to those working full time seeking skills to change careers. Current MATC students may complete this certificate in conjunction with their existing course work. Most courses are available both online and in the classroom.

Students who successfully complete this certificate typically earn $9.50 to $13 an hour based on their experience and other job skills.

Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year

This certificate does not require an application to the college. Students register for individual courses during the open registration period each semester. It is the student's responsibility to request the certificate from the program office (608-246-6800) once all required classes have been completed and grades have been received. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.

Career Potential

• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Appointment Scheduler
• Department/Clinic Assistant-Associate
• Medical Customer Service Representative

With advanced training students may find employment as:

• Medical Administrative Specialist
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Medical Word Processing Operator
• Department/Clinic Assistant – Objective, Senior
• Health Unit Coordinator
• Medical Coding Specialist