Southeastern Pennsylvania has a significant concentration of healthcare industries with major institutions like University of Pennsylvania Health System, Jefferson, CHOP, Temple, and more. As a result of our concentration, the growth in healthcare-related occupations is projected to outpace national growth year over year. These jobs are in direct care, indirect care and supporting divisions.
Medical Billing Specialist - Certificate
We also offer a non-credit medical billing specialist program that enables career-changers and working adults to enter the field of revenue recovery with the gateway credential in Certified Billing and Coding. This program was designed by leaders in healthcare revenue recovery, as an in-demand skill set and credential to begin the career pathway. Our instructors are leaders and department managers in major healthcare organizations, and we work with employer partners to help students obtain their first job in this field.
At the program's conclusion, you will qualify to take the national certification exam
for Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the National Healthcareer
Association (NHA). Costs for exam preparation and tests are covered.
Sterile Processing Technician
Taught at the Pottstown Hospital, this program trains students in sterilization processing, decontamination, and aseptic techniques for a career as a Sterile Processing Technician. The course emphasizes quality assurance, safety, and proper documentation. Students who complete the program may elect to take the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Prep Course
This 60-hour online class will be taught by a coding professional from large healthcare
systems. Eligible candidates are graduates of MCCC’s Medical Billing Specialist program
and/or individuals with a combined billing and coding credential and/or 1 year experience
in billing and coding. Students who complete the program will be prepared to take
the AAPC CPC Certification Exam.
Medical Billing Specialist Success!
Stories of Montco Alumni continuing on and finding success after the medical billing program.
Reinventing success: Medical Billing Specialist Program opens new doors
Montgomery County Community College's Medical Billing Specialist Program helped Anne Yates successfully transition to a new career in the healthcare industry.
Workforce program paves the way to a new career path
By completing the noncredit Medical Billing Specialist Program at Montgomery County Community College, Keith Beaver successfully transitioned to a new career. He is now continuing his education to earn his associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees.