Officer Subspecialty
1801
Patient Administration
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Patient Administration officers organize the administrative processes that move patients through healthcare facilities. Their work includes access, records, scheduling, referrals, and coordination of patient services.
Core Skills
- patient access management
- admissions and discharge coordination
- medical records administration
- healthcare billing workflows
- insurance verification
- patient privacy compliance
- clinical registration systems
- customer service
- healthcare reporting
Common Certifications
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM)
- Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
- Certified Medical Manager (CMM)
Civilian Career Paths
- ADMINISTRATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)
- Medical Terminology Course
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Training
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
Career Growth
- Certified Healthcare Access Manager (CHAM)
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
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