What is a central office operator and how to become one

Key steps to become a central office operator

1. Explore central office operator education requirements

   Most common central office operator degrees

   Bachelor's

   48.5 %

   Associate

   27.3 %

   High School Diploma

   10.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific central office operator skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Patient Appointments	63.68%
   Securities	19.06%
   Office Operations	17.26%

3. Complete relevant central office operator training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New central office operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a central office operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real central office operator resumes.

4. Research central office operator duties and responsibilities

   • Manage procedural implementation for transition of office to HIPPA regulatory compliance and Medicare PQRI guidelines.
   • Reduce A/R from 49 to 38 days out, the first time in the CBO history.
   • Correct exceptions and processing alerts generate from MACADE and POS inputs.
   • Prepare portfolio reviews for all client meetings and perform daily operations throughout the branch.

5. Apply for central office operator jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a central office operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams