Medical Insurance for Pharmacy Technicians
Overview
This course is designed to provide students the knowledge needed to process insurance claims in the Pharmacy. Topics include: knowledge of the different types of prescriptions; Administrative duties; role of technology in pharmacy billing cycle from electronic prescriptions to electronic remittance advice; and skills needed in obtaining information necessary to process prescriptions safely and efficiently.
Course Topics
- Pharmacy Terminology
- From Prescription to Payment
- Becoming a Pharmacy Insurance specialist
- Medicolegal Issues and the Pharmacy
- Private Insurance Payers and Plans
- Medicare Overview
- Medicaid, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, Workers' Compensation, and Discount Card programs
- Claim Preparation and Transmission
- Processing Claims and Reconciling Accounts
Employment Opportunities
- Community Pharmacies
- Hospitals
- Long-term Care or Rehabilitation Facilities
Program Length
| Classroom | 33 hrs |
| Lab | 9 hrs |
| TOTAL | 42 hours |
Program Costs
Registration fee: $ 120.00
Student Admission Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- US issued High School Diploma or GED
- Photo ID and social security card
Program Completion Requirement
- Attend 85% of the class
- Maintain course average of 75%
Other Course Suggestions
- Pharmacy Technician Program
- Computer Class
- Spanish Class
- CPR certification
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