ABOUT
Based on recommendations from the industry , we have renamed our “Medical Billing Specialist Training Program” to prepare our graduates for a broader array of positions across all non-clinical healthcare roles. The newly named Healthcare Finance & Operations Training Program will provide exactly the same quality training while expanding potential healthcare employment horizons. Program courses, length and all other aspects of this training are unchanged.
Program completing (but is not limited to) the following career opportunities:
- Billing Coordinator
- Revenue Cycle Specialist
- Insurance and Financial Clearance Specialist
- Patient Access Coordinator
- Customer Service Representative
SERVICES
Prepare for an entry-level position with large healthcare providers in the field of Healthcare Finance and Operations! This free 6-month, hands-on job training program, taught by experts in the field, does not require previous healthcare or finance experience.
Topics:
- U.S. Healthcare System
- Medical Billing and Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Intro to MS Excel and Healthcare Data Analysis
- Healthcare Accounting and Revenue Cycle Management
- Business Communication, Customer Service and Job Readiness
Upon successful completion of this program you can:
- Interview with an industry partner
- Earn prior learning credits towards a Business Administration: Healthcare Management Degree at LaGuardia Community College
- Earn a certificate of completion
HOW TO APPLY
To learn more about the Healthcare Finance and Operations Training Program click here to complete the interest form and to view upcoming information sessions (posted as available).
Eligibility:
- New York City resident with an annual income of $30,000 or less (individually)
- High School Diploma (domestic or international) or an equivalent (minimum)
- Comfortable speaking and writing in English
- US work authorization
- Available to attend evening classes
Once you complete and submit the interest form, you will receive updates via email only when a recruitment season is approaching. If you have any questions, take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions section on this page or email us at medicalbilling@lagcc.cuny.edu.
Please note that the Healthcare Finance and Operations Training Program is a part of LaGuardia’s Continuing Education division and does not follow the traditional LaGuardia Community College semester calendar.
SUCCESS STORIES

FAQs
a. For interested prospective students to participate in the Medical Billing Specialist Training Program they must first fill out an interest form here to be added to our interest email list. Note: The interest form is not an application. Eligible prospects must then go through a five-step recruitment process. To participate in our recruitment process please check your initial eligibility as stated below (these may be asked in our interest form):
i. You must be at least 18 years or older.
ii. You must be a resident of one of the five boroughs of NYC (Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, or Staten Island).
iii. You must have at least a High School Diploma (domestic or international) or an equivalent, such as a G.E.D.
iv. You must make $30,000 a year or less (Individual Income).
v. You are comfortable writing and communicating in English.
vi. You are committed and available to all take classes of the program which will take place mainly in the evenings. (There is no daytime program.)
vii. If eligible, you must be enrolled in selective service.
a. Unfortunately, there is no tuition-based version of this program available. The intent of this grant-based employment training program is to help make careers in the healthcare finance field more accessible to dedicated underserved NYC residents.
a. Yes. However, if your diploma/degree is in another language, you may need to get it translated before you apply to a job.
Information Sessions are only available during recruitment seasons. Make sure to fill out an interest form here to be added to our interest list. You will only be contacted once recruitment season is approaching. If you have any questions or would like to know when the next recruitment season may begin, please contact us at medicalbilling@lagcc.cuny.edu.
a. The training in total, with the Probationary Period included, is about 6 months.
a. On average, we run two cohorts per year. However, this is not a guarantee, and these classes may not follow traditional college semesters.
a. Our program is a hybrid training program set up only in the evening mainly from Mondays through Thursdays from 6 PM to 9 PM with some select Friday training sessions in the afternoon or evening. You will have class online on some days and in person at the LaGuardia Community College campus on other days.
a. There are no definitive dates for when our classes or recruitment may begin. If you have any questions or would like to know when the next recruitment season may begin, please contact us at medicalbilling@lagcc.cuny.edu.
a. In our training program, you will go through courses, or “modules”, such as U.S. Healthcare System, Healthcare Data Analysis, Intro to Medical Billing, Healthcare Accounting & Revenue Cycle Management, Job Readiness courses, and more.
a. Although Medical Coding is touched upon in our program, it is very minimal. The focus of this training is Medical Billing. For information on the tuition-based Medical Coding Program, please contact aceprofessional@lagcc.cuny.edu.
a. Skipping courses is not allowed. This employment training program comes as a whole package in which all students must successfully pass through each module regardless of skill level.
a. Regardless of your professional level, it is always important to keep your career readiness skills sharp.
a. On average, students will study anywhere from 10-20 hours per week outside of the classroom. The amount of effort you put into this training will determine your success in the end.
a. It is highly recommended that you at least have a fully functional computing device such as a laptop (anything that is not a Chromebook or netbook) or desktop, along with an Internet connection so you can attend class and study. Upon request, you may come to campus to use a computer to study and do homework.
a. Upon successful completion of our program, our students will have an opportunity to interview with at least one of our hospital partners.
This program is not designed to prepare you for any national certification exam. You will receive a certificate of completion and with your completed training have an opportunity to interview with healthcare organizations.
a. At this time, successful completion of the program will only grant you 9 credits towards the Business Administration – Health Care Management Major if you choose to go for your associate degree at LaGuardia Community College.
LaGuardia Community College does have a parking lot. However, it is not free. There is a flat rate of $15 for the day with no hourly option; $10 if you have a LaGuardia ID. Free parking is available on the side streets after 6 PM or 7 PM depending on the street. Please click here for a map of the LaGuardia Community College Campus.
CONTACT US
Email:
medicalbilling@lagcc.cuny.edu
Room:
C-222
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM & Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM