PROGRAMS | HEALTH SCIENCE
MEDICAL OFFICE
In this pre-professional program, students will not only learn basic nursing and medical office skills, but will also have the option to learn sign language and Spanish medical translation to enhance their career pathways!
The following careers will be targeted throughout the program: hospital nursing, medical assistant, medical transcriptionist, medical receptionist, coding/billing and insurance specialists, medical secretary, medical translation and interpreting.
Field trips, clinical experiences and work-based learning experiences are available to qualified students. Upon graduation, students can work in entry-level positions and/or pursue post-secondary education.
Recommended Scope and Sequence * This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.
Potential Earnings
Click here to access the O*Net website. Once online, click "Crosswalk Search" and go to Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) and enter either the below SOC code or job title in the search box and click "go", this will bring up the matching job titles. Click on the job title to view information about that job.
Job Titles
27-3091 Interpreters and Translators (American Sign Language)
27-3091.00 Interpreters and Translators (Spanish Translation)
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians
31-1011 Home Health Aides
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
31-9092 Medical Assistants
31-9094 Medical Transcriptionists
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
39-9021 Personal & Home Care Aides
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks
43-6013 Medical Secretary
Articulation Agreements
Pennsylvania College of Technology
McCann's School of Business
Lincoln Technical Institute
Berks Technical Institute
Student Certifications
NOCTI - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Nursing Assisting
American Heart Association-CPR W/AED
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Margaret A. Stephenson
Biography
As a fourth generation Greek- American, I still read, write and speak Greek! In addition, I studied German for nine years and speak a little Spanish. My family consists of my wonderful husband, my two children, and a spoiled Siamese cat. In my free time, I enjoy fiction writing and reading.
Date of hire: August 1997
Education
RN- Reading Hospital Hospital School of Nursing
RACC; St. Joseph’s University, Maine
Vocational ll certification- Temple University
Medical Billing/Coding- Kutztown University/Gaitlin Education Services
Certifications
Registered Nurse license – PA
CPR Certified
Experience
Neurosurgical, medical/surgical nurse-Reading Hospital & Medical Center
Medical insurance claims processor- Aetna
Psychiatric, geriatric nurse, relief building supervisor- Wernersville State Hospital
Medical/Secretarial instructor- Berks Technical Institute
Community service
Sunday School teacher, St. Xenia Philoptochos Society, HOSA Advisor for the HOSA Pride chapter
Interests
I enjoy fiction writing and reading.
Awards
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
National Honor Society
Dean’s List
Message
Choose a career path that not only provides job security but also enhances your emotional well-being. A career in medicine, whether it is in clinical or allied health, will allow you to make a difference in the lives of others. Come and visit our program to learn why our students’ lives are changed forever by the Health Science Technology program!
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