Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM
Build administrative and electronic health records management skills for today's healthcare offices. This online certificate can help AdventHealth employees prepare to support patient scheduling, health information, office communications and other essential practice operations.
- CredentialCertificate
- Duration6 months
- Tuition$5,000
What Is the Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM Program?
A physician's office assistant supports the daily administrative operations of a healthcare practice. With electronic health records management training, this professional can also help maintain accurate, secure and accessible patient information. Responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, coordinating office communications, maintaining records, assisting with basic billing and insurance tasks and supporting patients and healthcare providers.
Physician's office assistants with EHRM skills may support healthcare teams wherever patient appointments, office communications and electronic records must be coordinated. As an AdventHealth employee, you may use this training to explore related opportunities across the network. Available roles vary by location, qualifications and current staffing needs. Professionals with this training may work in physician offices, medical clinics, outpatient care centers, hospitals, specialty medical practices, health information departments and other medical offices and healthcare organizations.
Where in the AdventHealth Network Can You Work?
The Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM program is designed to give you a comprehensive foundation — covering both the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to step confidently into your new role.
Through a structured, self-paced curriculum built around real-world application, you'll graduate with credentials that employers recognize and trust.
Becoming a Qualified Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM
This program develops medical office administration and electronic health records knowledge for entry-level work supporting physicians and clinical teams.
You Will Learn To:
- Support medical office administration and daily practice operations
- Communicate professionally with patients, providers and healthcare teams
- Schedule appointments and coordinate patient communications
- Apply medical terminology in healthcare documentation
- Explain foundational medical ethics and healthcare law
- Support basic insurance billing and coding tasks
- Manage medical records and practice finances
- Use electronic health information and electronic data interchange systems
- Maintain medical, legal, accreditation and regulatory requirements for electronic health records
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; no prior professional experience necessary
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with common software applications
- English proficiency
- Web browser and internet connection
- Course registration and payment
Provided Courseroom Materials
- Expert-led, video-based training
- Competency assessments
- National certification examination fee
Is This Program Right for You?
The Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM certificate is built for motivated learners ready to advance — no prior experience needed. Flexible scheduling lets you study on your terms.
Request InformationWhat You'll Learn
4 modules covering everything you need to succeed.
Medical Office AdministrationModule 01
- Medical office administration and assistance
- Interpersonal skills and professional communication
- Telephone techniques and appointment scheduling
- Management of practice finances
Healthcare FoundationsModule 02
- Medical terminology
- Medical ethics and healthcare law
- Basic insurance billing and coding
- Patient and healthcare-team communication
Electronic Health Records ManagementModule 03
- Electronic records in a medical practice
- Implementation and management of electronic health information
- Common electronic data interchange systems
Health Information ComplianceModule 04
- Accurate and secure patient information
- Medical and legal requirements for electronic health records
- Accreditation and regulatory requirements for electronic health records
What Can You Do With a Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM Certificate?
This certificate can help you prepare for administrative work involving patient communication, office coordination and electronic health information.
Careers to Explore
This certificate can help you prepare for administrative work involving patient communication, office coordination and electronic health information. Specific employment outcomes depend on your education, experience, qualifications and available positions.
As a graduate you may be eligible for these careers:
- Physician's Office Assistant
- Electronic Health Records Specialist
- Records Documentation Specialist
Steady Demand for Skilled Office Assistants
As practices rely more heavily on electronic health records, demand for assistants who can manage both administrative workflows and EHR systems continues to grow.
Get Certified & Stand Out to Employers
Complete your certificate and validate your skills with an industry-recognized credential. Select program tiers include a complimentary exam voucher toward your Certificate certification.
Request InformationYou will receive a complimentary voucher for each of these certification exams.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to complete the Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM program?
The program is designed to be completed in six months. It is fully online and self-paced.
Who should consider becoming a Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM?
This program may be a good fit for organized, detail-oriented learners who enjoy communication, multitasking and supporting healthcare office operations.
What does a Physician's Office Assistant with EHRM do each day?
Daily responsibilities may include scheduling appointments, maintaining electronic health records, processing billing and insurance paperwork, entering patient information and responding to patient questions.
What other career opportunities can this certificate support?
The program's administrative and electronic records training may also support exploration of health information, medical insurance, billing and healthcare office management roles. Additional education, experience or credentials may be required.
Accreditation & Licensed Certifying Bodies
AdventHealth University is institutionally accredited and its programs align to recognized certifying bodies — the legitimacy your next employer expects.
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