MEDICAL AND DENTAL RECEPTION – ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
MEDICAL AND DENTAL RECEPTION – ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Who Is the Medical and Dental Reception Program Designed For?
This program is designed for students in the Fairbanks area who are interested in careers as dental and medical receptionists. Courses also cross over to other allied health degrees, offering flexible options for students who are interested in exploring other career pathways in the health care field. All classes are delivered online except for the two-credit practicum.
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Why Earn Your Medical and Dental Reception Certificate at UAF?
- Gain real-world experience through a two-credit practicum experience in a Fairbanks-area healthcare facility.
- Complete your classwork in a flexible online format that helps you balance work and family obligations.
- Connect with local employers and work closely with highly experienced faculty who are here to help you succeed.
Cost breakdown for the online medical reception program
The estimated cost for the online certificate program in medical and dental reception based on current rates is $9,060.
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Experience online education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Earn your medical receptionist certificate online in a program that offers practical career training to prepare you to hit the ground running in your career. At UAF, you’ll be part of a supportive and engaged online learning community designed to help you achieve at the highest level.
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Medical Receptionist Jobs
Prepare for fast-growing, entry-level careers as receptionists in medical or dental offices and other outpatient settings.
Medical and dental receptionists answer phones, file medical records, complete insurance forms, and take care of billing and bookkeeping. They are also responsible for greeting patients, which is a crucial role because it is often the visitors’ first impression of the organization.
Medical and dental receptionist jobs include:
- Hospital receptionist
- Private medical practice receptionist
- Dental office receptionist
- Clinic receptionist
- Medical secretary
- Medical billing clerk
Medical receptionist salary
Salary.com reports that the average medical receptionist salary in the United States ranges from $33,033 to $40,175. The average dental receptionist salary is in the same range.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, receptionists and information clerks in Alaska can expect to earn a median wage of $35,460 per year.
Medical records and health information technicians in Alaska earn an average of $58,000 annually.
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