Patient Access Representative
Certificate
The Patient Access Representative program prepares students for managing administrative tasks related to patient care. They register patients, verify insurance information, schedule appointments, and answer patient questions. They play a critical role in ensuring patients receive timely and efficient care.
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support in the ICC Academic Support Center
The Patient Access Representative program provides students who are interested in health information technology, but aren’t ready to commit to a degree program, the chance to explore opportunities in the career field while preparing for an entry-level position in healthcare.
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Students can work in entry-level clerical positions in the healthcare industry performing tasks such as data entry, patient registration, and utilizing electronic health records.
Students interested in the healthcare profession can join the Pre-Health student club.
Patient Registration Representative, Patient Navigator, Data Entry Clerk
COMPLETION TIME
5 Months
if Full Time
2 Semesters
11 Total Credit Hours
What if I attend part-time?
Our Student Success Advisors help with an academic plan that works for you.
ESTIMATED COST
$1,705
+ supplies & fees
Based on 2024-25
What financial assistance can I receive?
Find the plan right for you by connecting with our Financial Aid office
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
20 Students
average per class
Small class sizes mean more individual attention and a higher rate of success.
View the College Catalog to see a complete list of classes for this program.
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How Do I Get Into the Patient Access Representative Program?
A successful patient access representative must have excellent communication skills and must be able to interact with patients in a friendly and professional manner.
- Complete our quick admissions application. It’s free and easy!
- Apply for financial aid (FAFSA).
- Apply for ICC Scholarships. Just one easy application for over hundreds of scholarships.
What Can I Expect as a Patient Access Representative Program Student?
- The program will prepare students for entry level position in healthcare.
- Graduates can go on to work at Carle Health, OSF Healthcare, and Heartland Health in hospital and physicians office settings.
How Am I Going to Manage This?
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What if I am working while going to school?
We have you covered. Many of our students are working adults who balance life and school. We have great resources on campus to help keep you going!
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What are my options for funding my education?
Do this first: fill out and file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Even if you don’t want federal aid, this document is used by many scholarship and grant programs to evaluate aid packages.
Look for scholarships and grants first because usually they don’t have to be paid back. The ICC Foundation sponsors some scholarships, and grants may be available from Illinois or federal programs. Other organizations also offer scholarships, and we can help you research those opportunities.
Federally guaranteed student loans can be a smart way to fund college. Think about your transfer plans and what your career looks like. Some sources recommend that you cap your borrowing at the level of what you (realistically!) can expect to earn at your first job after college. So, research careers and pay, too.
Of course, savings, jobs, and work-study are key parts of your budget. Your employer may offer tuition reimbursement. Find the tools to make a complete plan for paying for school.