Business Skills   

This course is geared toward the newer coder in the medical coding industry who would like to sharpen their skills. Basic ICD-10/CPT coding is recommended in order to register for this course. This class will offer coding drills and exercises, as well as up-to-date information emerging from the medical coding field. This course can be used as a springboard to prepare for national coding certifications. There will also be an introduction to HCPCS coding. Please bring a notebook. Book required: ICD-10 and CPT Coding books from 2011-present edition. A 2018 or 2019 edition is not necessary.

This workshop will teach you the basics of 3D printing including what hardware, software, supplies, and accessories you will need .You will learn how 3D printing can be used in different applications. I will demonstrate how to build simple 3D objects. Tips and tricks will be discussed. This workshop is lecture/demonstration only.ONE DAY WORKSHOP.

This workshop provides an overview of QuickBooks software. It starts with an introduction to forms, lists, registers and menus and goes on to setting up a company, working with files and accounts, managing inventory, invoicing, forms, payments, statements, deposits, bank accounts, loans, bills, credit cards, depreciation, reports, graphs, sales tax, payroll, deductions, tax forms, writing checks, customizing and more. Learn to edit, delete, move information and modify QuickBooks preset charts of accounts and customized forms.

This course is designed for individuals who are considering returning to the workforce in a medical office setting, or exploring the field. Topics covered in this course include distinguishing the difference between procedure (CPT) and diagnostic (ICD-10) codes, and the use of modifiers. In addition physician fee schedules, evaluation and management codes, completing a CMS 1500 form, filing a claim, collections and medical office procedures will be discussed. Bring a notebook.
Required text: Medical Billing 101, 2015 Edition by Michelle Rimmer. ISBN# 978-1-1339-3674-9; Delmar Learning, publisher.

Knowledge of Introduction to QuickBooks (CE 9569) recommended. Track credit card transactions and charges. Work with QuickBooks asset and liability accounts, postings, loan payments and equity accounts. Payroll features include managing, running, and adding items; adding new employees; writing payroll checks; accounting for tax liability; calculating amounts owed; and printing forms. Students calculate various pay dates and tax liability through hands-on applications. Create and customize QuickBooks reports and graphs

Knowledge of Introduction to QuickBooks (CE 9569) and QuickBooks II (CE 9570) recommended. Track and pay sales tax, set up tax rates, apply tax, determine what is owed and maintain sales tax register. Learn estimating, process invoicing, tracking time, job costing profitability, customizing forms, writing QuickBooks letters and templates, and managing inventory.

Whether you are applying for your first job or changing careers after years in the field, crafting a strong resume and cover letter is key to landing the interview. In this workshop, you'll learn strategies for organizing your resume, writing active descriptions of your work experiences, knowing what to prioritize in your cover letter, and presenting the information in a coherent fashion. This workshop will involve group lessons and one-on-one guidance. Participants should bring their cover letter and resume. If they have one, and their preferred writing tools (pen/paper or laptop).

This course focuses on instruction in standard bookkeeping procedures and the small professional, service merchandising and retail sole proprietorships. Emphasis is given to journals, posting, preparation of a trial balance and financial statement, and procedures for handling petty cash, bank deposits, withdrawals and payroll. 
Book required: Small Business Accounting, Lita Epstein with Susan Myers/Wiley, ISBN: 978-0-470- 19863-6. 
Book is only a reference; not all chapters will be covered.

This course is designed to have the student become familiar with the procedure coding book and be confident in choosing the correct code to represent the service performed by the physician. The procedure code must complement the diagnosis code in order for a medical bill to be paid correctly. This course will make the CPT coding book user-friendly so students will be able to identify evaluation and management codes, surgery codes, radiology and pathology codes, medicine codes, as well as modifiers. 
Book required: Current Procedural Terminology Coding book (any year from 2000 on).