This 8-week, 240 hour training program provides hands-on instruction on fundamental medical billing practices, software and terminology, preparing individuals to manage medical and health insurance operations, data entry and record keeping. Content covers:
- Scheduling appointments
- Registering patient information
- Insurance verification
- Pre-authorization and referrals
- Insurance billing with single and multiple payers
- Accounts payable & receivable
- Basic credentialing
- Medical coding using ICD-9 & CPT manuals
- Medical terminology using the Dean Vaughn system
With the help of job development staff, graduates have obtained employment at third party billing companies, private medical practices, nursing homes, hospitals, and private dental practices.
For more information contact Nick Azzarone at 401-235-6037 or nazzarone@famresri.org
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This 8-week, 240 hour training program provides basic computer and customer service skills in subject areas including:
- Microsoft Word basics such as creating new documents
- Text entry and word swap
- Saving and printing files
- Formatting text and cells
- Microsoft Excel basics such as entering data
- Using formulas
- Copying and pasting data
- Keyboarding
- Customer service
- Work experience in an office setting
Students completing this training will demonstrate the ability to use computers in a variety of work settings. With the help of job development staff, graduates have obtained employment as receptionists, administrative assistants, shipping and receiving clerks, and customer service representatives.
For more information contact Nick Azzarone at 401-235-6037 or nazzarone@famresri.org
TEAMhealth2 (Train, Employ, Advance, Mentor) is a Certified Nursing Assistant training and Career Laddering Program with concurrent trainings in allied health professions. Career Laddering opportunities include CNA II, Certified Medication Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses. Trainings for allied professions include Home Makers, Medical Billing, and Medical Office Assistant. The program follows the model practices of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions by providing strong assessments, job readiness, case management, and employer development activities through collaborations with an array of training and employer partners.
In order to be considered for this class you must attend one of our weekly informational sessions. Information sessions are held every Wednesday at 3pm at FRCA's Employment & Training Center, 55 Main Street, Woonsocket. No pre-registration is required, simply walk-in.
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For more information about TEAMhealth2 please contact Rosa Brito at 401.235.6068 or email rbrito@famresri.org.
Stepping Up is a health care career ladders program that offers a career exploration course to prepare individuals for careers in the health care industry starting in entry-level positions and advancing to credentialed high-growth, high-demand careers within hospitals. The 11 week program provides an opportunity for individuals to learn about careers in health care, participate in an internship experience and receive job readiness and placement assistance.
The free program includes six weeks of classroom training followed by a five-week internship. Classes will be held Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at FRCA's Employment & Training Center, 55 Main Street Woonsocket. Class content includes:
- Health care career exploration
- Medical terminology
- CPR certification
- Blood borne pathogens certification
- Job readiness
- Basic work skills
- Resume & cover letter preparation
Information about Stepping Up is provided at FRCA's weekly Information Sessions held every Wednesday at 3:00 pm at FRCA's Employment & Training Center, 55 Main Street Woonsocket. View program flier.
For more information about Stepping Up, contact Carol Hartmann Rabbitt at 401-235-6074 or chartmannrabbitt@famresri.org Also check out the Stepping Up website at www.steppingupri.org